William Blake Richmond

English painter (1842-1921)
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William Blake Richmond
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William Blake Richmond was born November 29, 1842 in London.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] He held citizenship in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. He worked as a painter, medalist, and sculptor.[1][9] His genres included portrait.

His father was George Richmond. His children were Herbert Richmond and Ernest Richmond.[10] He was associated with the Arts and Crafts movement. He was a member of the Royal Academy of Arts and Art Workers' Guild.

He was employed by the University of Oxford from 1879 to 1883. He held the position of member of London County Council. He died February 11, 1921 in London.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

William Blake Richmond

Summary

William Blake Richmond is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on November 29, 1842[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on February 11, 1921[5]. He worked as a painter[6], medalist[7], and sculptor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (124 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • William Blake Richmond was born in London[2].
  • William Blake Richmond passed away in London[4].
  • William Blake Richmond was born on November 29, 1842[3].
  • William Blake Richmond died on February 11, 1921[5].
  • William Blake Richmond is buried at Chiswick Burial Ground[10].
  • William Blake Richmond's father was George Richmond[11].
  • A child of William Blake Richmond was Herbert Richmond[12].
  • A child of William Blake Richmond was Ernest Richmond[13].
  • William Blake Richmond held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • William Blake Richmond worked as a painter[6].
  • William Blake Richmond worked as a medalist[7].
  • William Blake Richmond's professions included sculptor[8].
  • William Blake Richmond held the position of member of London County Council[15].
  • Among William Blake Richmond's employers was University of Oxford[16].
  • William Blake Richmond's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Arts[17].
  • A notable work attributed to William Blake Richmond is Portrait of Mrs Ernest Moon[18].
  • William Blake Richmond received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[19].
  • William Blake Richmond was a member of Royal Academy of Arts[20].
  • William Blake Richmond was a member of Art Workers' Guild[21].
  • William Blake Richmond is recorded as male[22].
  • William Blake Richmond's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • William Blake Richmond was affiliated with the Progressive Party[24].
  • William Blake Richmond is associated with the Arts and Crafts movement movement[25].
  • William Blake Richmond's genre is portrait[26].
  • William Blake is named after William Blake Richmond[27].

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Origins and Family

William Blake Richmond was born in London[2]. He was born on November 29, 1842[3]. His father was George Richmond[11].

Education

William Blake Richmond was educated at Royal Academy of Arts[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], medalist[7], and sculptor[8]. Among William Blake Richmond's employers was University of Oxford[16]. He held the position of member of London County Council[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to William Blake Richmond is Portrait of Mrs Ernest Moon[18].

Recognition

William Blake Richmond received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[19].

Personal Life

Children include Herbert Richmond[12], a military historian[28], 1871–1946[29], of United Kingdom[30], awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[31] and Ernest Richmond[13], an architect[32], 1874–1955[33], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[34]. William Blake Richmond was affiliated with the Progressive Party[24].

Death and Burial

William Blake Richmond died on February 11, 1921[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Chiswick Burial Ground[10].

Why It Matters

William Blake Richmond ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (124 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was William Blake Richmond born?

Born in London[2], William Blake Richmond…

Where did William Blake Richmond die?

William Blake Richmond passed away in London[4].

Who were William Blake Richmond's parents?

William Blake Richmond's father was George Richmond[11].

What did William Blake Richmond do for work?

William Blake Richmond worked as painter[6], medalist[7], and sculptor[8].

Where did William Blake Richmond go to school?

William Blake Richmond was educated at Royal Academy of Arts[17].

What awards did William Blake Richmond receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[19].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [22] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [24] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [18] . 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
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . 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. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Notable work Portrait of Mrs Ernest Moon
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