William De Morgan

British potter and tile designer (1839-1917)
Person human Q3568633
William De Morgan
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William De Morgan

Summary

William De Morgan is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on November 16, 1839[3]. He passed away in Chelsea[4]. He died on January 15, 1917[5]. He worked as a novelist[6], ceramicist[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (179 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • William De Morgan's place of birth was London[2].
  • William De Morgan passed away in Chelsea[4].
  • William De Morgan was born on November 16, 1839[3].
  • William De Morgan was born on 1839[10].
  • William De Morgan died on January 15, 1917[5].
  • William De Morgan died on 1917[11].
  • Burial took place at Brookwood Cemetery[12].
  • William De Morgan's father was Augustus De Morgan[13].
  • William De Morgan's mother was Sophia Elizabeth De Morgan[14].
  • William De Morgan was married to Evelyn De Morgan[15].
  • William De Morgan held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • William De Morgan held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • William De Morgan's professions included novelist[6].
  • William De Morgan worked as a ceramicist[7].
  • William De Morgan worked as a writer[8].
  • William De Morgan is recorded as male[18].
  • William De Morgan's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • William De Morgan is associated with the Arts and Crafts movement movement[20].
  • William De Morgan's Commons category is recorded as William De Morgan[21].
  • William De Morgan's archives at is recorded as Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[22].
  • William De Morgan's family name is recorded as Trueno[23].
  • William De Morgan's family name is recorded as Morgan[24].
  • William De Morgan's given name is recorded as William[25].
  • William De Morgan's relative is recorded as A. M. W. Stirling[26].
  • William De Morgan's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William De Morgan was born in London[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 16, 1839[3] and 1839[10]. His father was Augustus De Morgan[13]. His mother was Sophia Elizabeth De Morgan[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6], ceramicist[7], and writer[8].

Personal Life

William De Morgan was married to Evelyn De Morgan[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 15, 1917[5] and 1917[11]. William De Morgan died in Chelsea[4]. Burial took place at Brookwood Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

William De Morgan ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (179 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was William De Morgan born?

William De Morgan's place of birth was London[2].

Where did William De Morgan die?

William De Morgan died in Chelsea[4].

Who were William De Morgan's parents?

William De Morgan's father was Augustus De Morgan[13]. William De Morgan's mother was Sophia Elizabeth De Morgan[14].

Who was William De Morgan married to?

William De Morgan's spouses include Evelyn De Morgan[15].

What did William De Morgan do for work?

William De Morgan worked as novelist[6], ceramicist[7], and writer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [11] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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