Thomas Lawrence

English portrait painter (1769–1830)
Person human Q312096
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Thomas Lawrence

Summary

Thomas Lawrence is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bristol[2]. He was born on April 13, 1769[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on January 7, 1830[5]. He worked as a painter[6], portraitist[7], and artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (632 views/month, #7,051 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Lawrence's place of birth was Bristol[2].
  • Thomas Lawrence passed away in London[4].
  • Thomas Lawrence was born on April 13, 1769[3].
  • Thomas Lawrence was born on May 4, 1769[10].
  • Thomas Lawrence died on January 7, 1830[5].
  • Burial took place at St Paul's Cathedral[11].
  • Thomas Lawrence's father was Thomas Lawrence[12].
  • Thomas Lawrence held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Thomas Lawrence held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
  • Thomas Lawrence worked as a painter[6].
  • Thomas Lawrence's professions included portraitist[7].
  • Thomas Lawrence worked as an artist[8].
  • Thomas Lawrence's field of work was portrait painting[15].
  • Thomas Lawrence held the position of court painter[16].
  • Thomas Lawrence held the position of President of the Royal Academy of Arts[17].
  • Thomas Lawrence was educated at Royal Academy of Arts[18].
  • A notable student of Thomas Lawrence was George Fennell Robson[19].
  • A notable student of Thomas Lawrence was Richard Evans[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Thomas Lawrence is Unknown sitter[21].
  • Thomas Lawrence received the Fellow of the Royal Society[22].
  • Thomas Lawrence received the Knight Bachelor[23].
  • Thomas Lawrence was a member of Royal Society[24].
  • Thomas Lawrence was a member of Royal Academy of Arts[25].
  • Thomas Lawrence was influenced by Joshua Reynolds[26].
  • Thomas Lawrence is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bristol[2], Thomas Lawrence… Recorded date of birth include April 13, 1769[3] and May 4, 1769[10]. His father was he[12].

Education

Thomas Lawrence was educated at Royal Academy of Arts[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], portraitist[7], and artist[8]. Thomas Lawrence's field of work was portrait painting[15]. Positions held include court painter[16], a position[28] and President of the Royal Academy of Arts[17], a president[29], in United Kingdom[30]. Notable students include George Fennell Robson[19], a painter[31], 1788–1833[32], of Kingdom of Great Britain[33] and Richard Evans[20], a painter[34], 1784–1871[35], of Kingdom of Great Britain[36].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Thomas Lawrence is Unknown sitter[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[22], a fellowship award[37], in United Kingdom[38] and Knight Bachelor[23], a title of honor[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1300[41].

Death and Burial

Thomas Lawrence died on January 7, 1830[5]. He died in London[4]. He is buried at St Paul's Cathedral[11].

Why It Matters

Thomas Lawrence ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (632 views/month, #7,051 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

He has been cited as an influence by Henri Decaisne[44], a painter[45], 1799–1852[46], of Belgium[47], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[48] and John Jackson[49], a painter[50], 1778–1831[51], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[52], specialised in painting[53].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Lawrence born?

Thomas Lawrence was born in Bristol[2].

Where did Thomas Lawrence die?

Thomas Lawrence died in London[4].

Who were Thomas Lawrence's parents?

Thomas Lawrence's father was Thomas Lawrence[12].

What did Thomas Lawrence do for work?

Thomas Lawrence worked as painter[6], portraitist[7], and artist[8].

Where did Thomas Lawrence go to school?

Thomas Lawrence was educated at Royal Academy of Arts[18].

What awards did Thomas Lawrence receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[22] and Knight Bachelor[23].

Who did Thomas Lawrence influence?

Thomas Lawrence has been cited as an influence by Henri Decaisne[44] and John Jackson[49].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . nationalgallery.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . nationalgallery.org.uk. Retrieved . nationalgallery.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . nationalgallery.org.uk. Retrieved . nationalgallery.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . nationalgallery.org.uk. Retrieved . nationalgallery.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . nationalgallery.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . workwithdata.com. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . nationalgallery.org.uk. Retrieved . nationalgallery.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . nationalgallery.org.uk. Retrieved . nationalgallery.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [21] . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . npg.org.uk. Retrieved . npg.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [49] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  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. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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