Thomas Girtin

British painter (1775-1802)
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Thomas Girtin

Summary

Thomas Girtin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Southwark[2]. He was born on February 18, 1775[3]. He died in Southwark[4]. He died on November 2, 1802[5]. He worked as a painter[6], etcher[7], graphic artist[8], and visual artist[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Girtin's place of birth was Southwark[2].
  • Thomas Girtin's place of birth was London[11].
  • Thomas Girtin died in Southwark[4].
  • Thomas Girtin passed away in London[12].
  • Thomas Girtin was born on February 18, 1775[3].
  • Thomas Girtin died on November 2, 1802[5].
  • Thomas Girtin died on November 9, 1802[13].
  • Thomas Girtin held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Thomas Girtin held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[15].
  • Thomas Girtin held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Thomas Girtin worked as a painter[6].
  • Thomas Girtin worked as an etcher[7].
  • Thomas Girtin's professions included graphic artist[8].
  • Thomas Girtin worked as a visual artist[9].
  • Thomas Girtin's field of work was visual arts[17].
  • Thomas Girtin is recorded as male[18].
  • Thomas Girtin's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Thomas Girtin's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Girtin[20].
  • The cause of death was tuberculosis[21].
  • Thomas Girtin's family name is recorded as Girtin[22].
  • Thomas Girtin's given name is recorded as Thomas[23].
  • Thomas Girtin's work location is recorded as London[24].
  • Thomas Girtin's work location is recorded as Paris[25].
  • Thomas Girtin's medical condition is recorded as tuberculosis[26].
  • Thomas Girtin studied under Thomas Malton[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Southwark[2], an ancient borough[28], in United Kingdom[29] and London[11], a metropolis[30], in Roman Empire[31], founded in 0047[32]. Thomas Girtin was born on February 18, 1775[3].

Education

Thomas Girtin studied under Thomas Malton[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], etcher[7], graphic artist[8], and visual artist[9]. Thomas Girtin's field of work was visual arts[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 2, 1802[5] and November 9, 1802[13]. Recorded place of death include Southwark[4], an ancient borough[33], in United Kingdom[34] and London[12], a metropolis[35], in Roman Empire[36], founded in 0047[37]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[21].

Why It Matters

Thomas Girtin has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

He has been cited as an influence by J. M. W. Turner[39], a painter[40], 1775–1851[41], of Kingdom of Great Britain[42], specialised in visual arts[43].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Girtin born?

Thomas Girtin's place of birth was Southwark[2].

Where did Thomas Girtin die?

Thomas Girtin passed away in Southwark[4].

What did Thomas Girtin do for work?

Thomas Girtin worked as painter[6], etcher[7], graphic artist[8], and visual artist[9].

Who did Thomas Girtin influence?

Thomas Girtin has been cited as an influence by J. M. W. Turner[39].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . workwithdata.com. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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