William Burges

English architect (1827–1881)
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William Burges

Summary

William Burges is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on December 2, 1827[3]. He passed away in The Tower House[4]. He died on April 20, 1881[5]. He worked as an architect[6], designer[7], jewelry designer[8], and jeweler[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (322 views/month, #7,185 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • William Burges's place of birth was London[2].
  • William Burges died in The Tower House[4].
  • William Burges was born on December 2, 1827[3].
  • William Burges died on April 20, 1881[5].
  • Burial took place at West Norwood Cemetery[11].
  • William Burges's father was Alfred Burges[12].
  • William Burges held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • William Burges's professions included architect[6].
  • William Burges worked as a designer[7].
  • William Burges's professions included jewelry designer[8].
  • William Burges's professions included jeweler[9].
  • William Burges's field of work was architecture[14].
  • William Burges's field of work was architectural design[15].
  • William Burges's field of work was furniture design[16].
  • William Burges's field of work was industrial design right[17].
  • William Burges's field of work was design[18].
  • William Burges's field of work was industrial design[19].
  • William Burges was educated at King's College School[20].
  • William Burges was educated at King's College London[21].
  • A notable student of William Burges was Tatsuno Kingo[22].
  • A notable work attributed to William Burges is Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral[23].
  • A notable work attributed to William Burges is Church of Christ the Consoler[24].
  • A notable work attributed to William Burges is St Michael and All Angels Church, Lowfield Heath[25].
  • William Burges was a member of Royal Academy of Arts[26].
  • William Burges is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

William Burges's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on December 2, 1827[3]. His father was Alfred Burges[12].

Education

Educated at King's College School[20], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1829[30] and King's College London[21], a public research university[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1829[33], headquartered in London[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6], designer[7], jewelry designer[8], and jeweler[9]. Fields of work include architecture[14], an academic discipline[35]; architectural design[15], an academic discipline[36]; furniture design[16], an activity[37]; industrial design right[17], an industrial property rights[38]; design[18], a field of study[39]; and industrial design[19], an academic discipline[40]. A notable student of William Burges was Tatsuno Kingo[22].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral[23], an Anglican or Episcopal cathedral[41], in Ireland[42], founded in 1865[43]; Church of Christ the Consoler[24], a church building[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1871[46]; and St Michael and All Angels Church, Lowfield Heath[25], a church building[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1867[49].

Death and Burial

William Burges died on April 20, 1881[5]. He passed away in The Tower House[4]. He is buried at West Norwood Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

William Burges ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (322 views/month, #7,185 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was William Burges born?

William Burges was born in London[2].

Where did William Burges die?

William Burges died in The Tower House[4].

Who were William Burges's parents?

William Burges's father was Alfred Burges[12].

What did William Burges do for work?

William Burges worked as architect[6], designer[7], jewelry designer[8], and jeweler[9].

Where did William Burges go to school?

William Burges was educated at King's College School[20] and King's College London[21].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . hedendaagsesieraden.nl. hedendaagsesieraden.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.

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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
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  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. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Notable work Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral, Church of Christ the Consoler, St Michael and All Angels Church, Lowfield Heath
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    Father Alfred Burges
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