William Leighton Leitch
British artist (1804-1883)
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Summary
William Leighton Leitch was born on November 22, 1804[1], in Glasgow[2]. He died on April 25, 1883[3], in London[4]. He worked as a painter[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Child: Richard Principal Leitch[7]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8]
- Sex or gender: male[9]
- Commons category: William Leighton Leitch[10]
- Family name: Leitch[11]
- Given name: William[12]
- Work location: Glasgow[13], London[14], Lake Como[15]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[16]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[17]
- Commons Creator page: William Leighton Leitch[18]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1819[19]
- End of work period: January 1, 1883[20]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[21]
- Has works in the collection: Art Institute of Chicago[22], National Gallery of Art[23], National Gallery of Victoria[24], Yale Center for British Art[25], Williamson Art Gallery and Museum[26], Glasgow Museums Resource Centre[27]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[28]
- Artist files at: Frick Art Research Library[29]
Why It Matters
William Leighton Leitch is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was William Leighton Leitch born?
William Leighton Leitch's place of birth was Glasgow[2].
Where did William Leighton Leitch die?
William Leighton Leitch died in London[4].
What did William Leighton Leitch do for work?
William Leighton Leitch worked as a painter[5].