William Orpen

Summary

William Orpen is a human^[1]. He was born in Stillorgan^[2]. He was born on November 27, 1878^[3]. He passed away in London^[4]. He died on September 29, 1931^[5]. He worked as a painter^[6], visual artist^[7], and artist^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (811 views/month, #7,198 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• William Orpen's place of birth was Stillorgan^[2].
• William Orpen died in London^[4].
• William Orpen was born on November 27, 1878^[3].
• William Orpen died on September 29, 1931^[5].
• William Orpen is buried at Putney Vale Cemetery^[10].
• William Orpen's father was Arthur Orpen^[11].
• William Orpen's mother was Anne Caulfeild^[12].
• Among William Orpen's spouses was Grace Orpen^[13].
• A child of William Orpen was Vivien Antonia Bligh St. George^[14].
• William Orpen held citizenship in United Kingdom^[15].
• William Orpen held citizenship in Ireland^[16].
• William Orpen held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[17].
• William Orpen held citizenship in Irish Free State^[18].
• William Orpen's professions included painter^[6].
• William Orpen's professions included visual artist^[7].
• William Orpen's professions included artist^[8].
• William Orpen's field of work was visual arts^[19].
• William Orpen's education included a stint at Slade School of Fine Art^[20].
• William Orpen's education included a stint at National College of Art and Design^[21].
• A notable student of William Orpen was Reginald Jerrold-Nathan^[22].
• A notable work attributed to William Orpen is The Café Royal in London^[23].
• William Orpen received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[24].
• William Orpen was a member of Royal Academy of Arts^[25].
• William Orpen was a member of Royal Hibernian Academy^[26].
• William Orpen is recorded as male^[27].

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Origins and Family

William Orpen was born in Stillorgan^[2]. He was born on November 27, 1878^[3]. His father was Arthur Orpen^[11]. His mother was Anne Caulfeild^[12].

Education

Educated at Slade School of Fine Art^[20], an art academy^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1871^[30] and National College of Art and Design^[21], an art academy^[31], in Ireland^[32], founded in 1746^[33]. William Orpen studied under Frederick Brown^[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter^[6], visual artist^[7], and artist^[8]. William Orpen's field of work was visual arts^[19]. A notable student of him was Reginald Jerrold-Nathan^[22].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to William Orpen is The Café Royal in London^[23].

Recognition

William Orpen received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[24].

Personal Life

Among William Orpen's spouses was Grace Orpen^[13]. A child of him was Vivien Antonia Bligh St. George^[14].

Death and Burial

William Orpen died on September 29, 1931^[5]. He died in London^[4]. He is buried at Putney Vale Cemetery^[10].

Why It Matters

William Orpen ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (811 views/month, #7,198 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[35] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[36]

FAQs

Where was William Orpen born?

William Orpen was born in Stillorgan^[2].

Where did William Orpen die?

William Orpen died in London^[4].

Who were William Orpen's parents?

William Orpen's father was Arthur Orpen^[11]. William Orpen's mother was Anne Caulfeild^[12].

Who was William Orpen married to?

William Orpen's spouses include Grace Orpen^[13].

What did William Orpen do for work?

William Orpen worked as painter^[6], visual artist^[7], and artist^[8].

Where did William Orpen go to school?

William Orpen was educated at Slade School of Fine Art^[20] and National College of Art and Design^[21].

What awards did William Orpen receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[24].