Richard Wilson

Welsh landscape painter (1714-1782)
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Richard Wilson
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Richard Wilson

Summary

Richard Wilson is a human[1]. Born in Penegoes[2], he… he was born on August 1, 1713[3]. He passed away in Colomendy Hall[4]. He died on May 11, 1782[5]. He worked as a painter[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Richard Wilson's place of birth was Penegoes[2].
  • Richard Wilson passed away in Colomendy Hall[4].
  • Richard Wilson was born on August 1, 1713[3].
  • Richard Wilson was born on August 1, 1714[8].
  • Richard Wilson was born on 1714[9].
  • Richard Wilson died on May 11, 1782[5].
  • Richard Wilson died on May 12, 1782[10].
  • Richard Wilson died on May 15, 1782[11].
  • Richard Wilson died on January 1, 1782[12].
  • Richard Wilson is buried at Mold[13].
  • Richard Wilson's father was John Wilson[14].
  • Richard Wilson's mother was Alice Wynne[15].
  • Richard Wilson held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[16].
  • Richard Wilson held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Richard Wilson's professions included painter[6].
  • Richard Wilson's field of work was painting[18].
  • Richard Wilson's field of work was landscape painting[19].
  • A notable student of Richard Wilson was Robert Freebairn[20].
  • A notable student of Richard Wilson was Robert Pollard[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Richard Wilson is Llyn-y-Cau, Cader Idris[22].
  • Richard Wilson was a member of Royal Academy of Arts[23].
  • Richard Wilson was influenced by Claude Lorrain[24].
  • Richard Wilson was influenced by Francesco Zuccarelli[25].
  • Richard Wilson is recorded as male[26].
  • Richard Wilson's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Penegoes[2], Richard Wilson… Recorded date of birth include August 1, 1713[3], August 1, 1714[8], and 1714[9]. His father was John Wilson[14]. His mother was Alice Wynne[15].

Career and Affiliations

Richard Wilson worked as a painter[6]. Fields of work include painting[18], a method[28] and landscape painting[19], a genre of painting[29]. Notable students include Robert Freebairn[20], a painter[30], 1764–1808[31], of Kingdom of Great Britain[32] and Robert Pollard[21], a painter[33], 1755–1838[34], of Kingdom of Great Britain[35].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Richard Wilson is Llyn-y-Cau, Cader Idris[22].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 11, 1782[5], May 12, 1782[10], May 15, 1782[11], and January 1, 1782[12]. Richard Wilson passed away in Colomendy Hall[4]. He is buried at Mold[13].

Why It Matters

Richard Wilson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Richard Wilson born?

Richard Wilson's place of birth was Penegoes[2].

Where did Richard Wilson die?

Richard Wilson passed away in Colomendy Hall[4].

Who were Richard Wilson's parents?

Richard Wilson's father was John Wilson[14]. Richard Wilson's mother was Alice Wynne[15].

What did Richard Wilson do for work?

Richard Wilson worked as painter[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . oxforddnb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . oxforddnb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . workwithdata.com. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [27] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . oxforddnb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Artnet. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . oxforddnb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Artists of the World Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . Artnet. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [22] . wikidata.org.
  24. [20] . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . 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. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 27d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Richard
    Described by source Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900 +1
    Field of work
    Field of work painting, landscape painting
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