Tom Eckersley

English poster artist and design teacher (1914–1997)
Person human Q835099
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Tom Eckersley

Summary

Tom Eckersley is a human[1]. Born in Lowton[2], he… he was born on September 30, 1914[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on August 4, 1997[5]. He worked as a graphic designer[6] and designer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lowton[2], Tom Eckersley…
  • Tom Eckersley passed away in London[4].
  • Tom Eckersley was born on September 30, 1914[3].
  • Tom Eckersley died on August 4, 1997[5].
  • Among Tom Eckersley's spouses was Mary Kessell[9].
  • A child of Tom Eckersley was Richard Eckersley[10].
  • Tom Eckersley held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Tom Eckersley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Tom Eckersley's professions included graphic designer[6].
  • Tom Eckersley's professions included designer[7].
  • Tom Eckersley received the Royal Designer for Industry[13].
  • Tom Eckersley is recorded as male[14].
  • Tom Eckersley's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Tom Eckersley's Commons category is recorded as Tom Eckersley[16].
  • Tom Eckersley's archives at is recorded as University of the Arts London Archives and Special Collections[17].
  • Tom Eckersley's given name is recorded as Thomas[18].
  • Tom Eckersley's participant in is recorded as Documenta III[19].
  • Tom Eckersley's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Tom Eckersley's Commons Creator page is recorded as Tom Eckersley[21].
  • Tom Eckersley's has works in the collection is recorded as Museum of Modern Art[22].
  • Tom Eckersley's has works in the collection is recorded as Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam[23].
  • Tom Eckersley's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Tom Eckersley's place of birth was Lowton[2]. He was born on September 30, 1914[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include graphic designer[6] and designer[7].

Recognition

Tom Eckersley received the Royal Designer for Industry[13].

Personal Life

Tom Eckersley was married to Mary Kessell[9]. A child of him was Richard Eckersley[10].

Death and Burial

Tom Eckersley died on August 4, 1997[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Tom Eckersley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Tom Eckersley born?

Tom Eckersley's place of birth was Lowton[2].

Where did Tom Eckersley die?

Tom Eckersley passed away in London[4].

Who was Tom Eckersley married to?

Tom Eckersley's spouses include Mary Kessell[9].

What did Tom Eckersley do for work?

Tom Eckersley worked as graphic designer[6] and designer[7].

What awards did Tom Eckersley receive?

Honors received include Royal Designer for Industry[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . thersa.org. Retrieved . thersa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . arts.ac.uk. Retrieved . arts.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . documenta.de. Retrieved . documenta.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . stedelijk.nl. Retrieved . stedelijk.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Child Richard Eckersley
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    Gnd id 1241575371
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