Richard Phené Spiers

English architect, author, and educator (1838-1916)
Person human Q1571225
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Richard Phené Spiers

Summary

Richard Phené Spiers is a human[1]. Born in Oxford[2], he… he was born on May 19, 1838[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on October 3, 1916[5]. He worked as an architect[6] and painter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Richard Phené Spiers was born in Oxford[2].
  • Richard Phené Spiers died in London[4].
  • Richard Phené Spiers was born on May 19, 1838[3].
  • Richard Phené Spiers died on October 3, 1916[5].
  • Richard Phené Spiers held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Richard Phené Spiers's professions included architect[6].
  • Richard Phené Spiers's professions included painter[7].
  • Richard Phené Spiers's education included a stint at King's College London[10].
  • Richard Phené Spiers's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[11].
  • Richard Phené Spiers received the gold medal[12].
  • Richard Phené Spiers is recorded as male[13].
  • Richard Phené Spiers's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Richard Phené Spiers's Commons category is recorded as Richard Phené Spiers[15].
  • Richard Phené Spiers's family name is recorded as Spiers[16].
  • Richard Phené Spiers's given name is recorded as Richard[17].
  • Richard Phené Spiers's work location is recorded as Netherlands[18].
  • Richard Phené Spiers's work location is recorded as Utrecht[19].
  • Richard Phené Spiers studied under Charles-Auguste Questel[20].
  • Richard Phené Spiers's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, third supplement[21].
  • Richard Phené Spiers's described by source is recorded as 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica[22].
  • Richard Phené Spiers's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Richard Phené Spiers's Commons Creator page is recorded as Richard Phené Spiers[24].
  • Richard Phené Spiers's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[25].
  • Richard Phené Spiers's has works in the collection is recorded as Victoria and Albert Museum[26].
  • Richard Phené Spiers's writing language is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Phené Spiers was born in Oxford[2]. He was born on May 19, 1838[3].

Education

Educated at King's College London[10], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1829[30], headquartered in London[31] and Beaux-Arts de Paris[11], an art academy[32], in France[33], founded in 1797[34], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[35]. Richard Phené Spiers studied under Charles-Auguste Questel[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6] and painter[7].

Recognition

Richard Phené Spiers received the gold medal[12].

Death and Burial

Richard Phené Spiers died on October 3, 1916[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Phené Spiers ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Richard Phené Spiers born?

Born in Oxford[2], Richard Phené Spiers…

Where did Richard Phené Spiers die?

Richard Phené Spiers passed away in London[4].

What did Richard Phené Spiers do for work?

Richard Phené Spiers worked as architect[6] and painter[7].

Where did Richard Phené Spiers go to school?

Richard Phené Spiers was educated at King's College London[10] and Beaux-Arts de Paris[11].

What awards did Richard Phené Spiers receive?

Honors received include gold medal[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Spiers, Richard Phené. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Frettiebot bot · 2026-05-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation architect, painter
    Work location Netherlands, Utrecht
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