Robert Smirke

Summary

Robert Smirke is a human^[1]. Born in Wigton^[2], he… he was born on April 15, 1753^[3]. He passed away in London^[4]. He died on January 5, 1845^[5]. He worked as a painter^[6], illustrator^[7], and artist^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Robert Smirke's place of birth was Wigton^[2].
• Robert Smirke died in London^[4].
• Robert Smirke was born on April 15, 1753^[3].
• Robert Smirke died on January 5, 1845^[5].
• Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery^[10].
• A child of Robert Smirke was Mary Smirke^[11].
• A child of Robert Smirke was Sydney Smirke^[12].
• A child of Robert Smirke was Robert Smirke^[13].
• A child of Robert Smirke was Edward Smirke^[14].
• A child of Robert Smirke was Richard Smirke^[15].
• Robert Smirke held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[16].
• Robert Smirke's professions included painter^[6].
• Robert Smirke's professions included illustrator^[7].
• Robert Smirke worked as an artist^[8].
• Robert Smirke was a member of Royal Academy of Arts^[17].
• Robert Smirke is recorded as male^[18].
• Robert Smirke's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• Robert Smirke's Commons category is recorded as Robert Smirke (painter)^[20].
• Robert Smirke's family name is recorded as Smirke^[21].
• Robert Smirke's given name is recorded as Robert^[22].
• Robert Smirke's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[23].
• Robert Smirke's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary^[24].
• Robert Smirke's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition^[25].
• Robert Smirke's Commons Creator page is recorded as Robert Smirke (painter)^[26].
• Robert Smirke's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library^[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Smirke's place of birth was Wigton^[2]. He was born on April 15, 1753^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter^[6], illustrator^[7], and artist^[8].

Personal Life

Children include Mary Smirke^[11], a painter^[28], 1779–1853^[29], of Kingdom of Great Britain^[30]; Sydney Smirke^[12], an architect^[31], 1798–1877^[32], of Kingdom of Great Britain^[33], awarded the Royal Gold Medal^[34]; Robert Smirke^[13], an architect^[35], 1780–1867^[36], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[37], awarded the Royal Gold Medal^[38]; Edward Smirke^[14], a lawyer^[39], 1795–1875^[40], of Kingdom of Great Britain^[41]; and Richard Smirke^[15], a painter^[42], 1778–1815^[43], of Kingdom of Great Britain^[44].

Death and Burial

Robert Smirke died on January 5, 1845^[5]. He died in London^[4]. Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery^[10].

Why It Matters

Robert Smirke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[45] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[46]

FAQs

Where was Robert Smirke born?

Born in Wigton^[2], Robert Smirke…

Where did Robert Smirke die?

Robert Smirke passed away in London^[4].

What did Robert Smirke do for work?

Robert Smirke worked as painter^[6], illustrator^[7], and artist^[8].