William Larkin

British painter, Master of the Curtain (1580-1619)
Person human Q2662852
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Summary

William Larkin is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on January 1, 1580[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 1, 1619[5]. He worked as a painter[6] and artist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (231 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2].
  • William Larkin died in London[4].
  • William Larkin was born on January 1, 1580[3].
  • William Larkin was born on January 1, 1580[9].
  • William Larkin died on January 1, 1619[5].
  • William Larkin held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • William Larkin's professions included painter[6].
  • William Larkin worked as an artist[7].
  • William Larkin is recorded as male[11].
  • William Larkin's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • William Larkin's genre is portrait[13].
  • William Larkin's Commons category is recorded as William Larkin[14].
  • William Larkin's family name is recorded as Larkin[15].
  • William Larkin's given name is recorded as William[16].
  • William Larkin's work location is recorded as England[17].
  • William Larkin's described at URL is recorded as http://vocab.getty.edu/ulan/500000098-agent[18].
  • William Larkin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • William Larkin's Commons Creator page is recorded as William Larkin[20].
  • William Larkin's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[21].
  • William Larkin's has works in the collection is recorded as National Gallery of Victoria[22].
  • William Larkin's has works in the collection is recorded as Nationalmuseum[23].
  • William Larkin's has works in the collection is recorded as Kenwood House[24].
  • William Larkin's has works in the collection is recorded as Yale Center for British Art[25].
  • William Larkin's has works in the collection is recorded as National Portrait Gallery[26].
  • William Larkin's has works in the collection is recorded as Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William Larkin was born in London[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1580[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6] and artist[7].

Death and Burial

William Larkin died on January 1, 1619[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

William Larkin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (231 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was William Larkin born?

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

Where did William Larkin die?

William Larkin passed away in London[4].

What did William Larkin do for work?

William Larkin worked as painter[6] and artist[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Trivialist · 2026-09-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → 4E05-74A1-45E2-D4EB-4319
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  2. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender → male
    Citizenship → —
    Family name → Larkin
    Occupation → painter, artist
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