William Reid Dick

Scottish sculptor (1879-1961)
Person human Q472840
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William Reid Dick

Summary

William Reid Dick is a human[1]. Born in Glasgow[2], he… he was born on January 13, 1879[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on October 1, 1961[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • William Reid Dick's place of birth was Glasgow[2].
  • William Reid Dick passed away in London[4].
  • William Reid Dick was born on January 13, 1879[3].
  • William Reid Dick died on October 1, 1961[5].
  • William Reid Dick is buried at St Paul's Cathedral[8].
  • William Reid Dick held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • William Reid Dick worked as a sculptor[6].
  • William Reid Dick's education included a stint at Glasgow School of Art[10].
  • William Reid Dick's education included a stint at City and Guilds of London Art School[11].
  • A notable work attributed to William Reid Dick is Lady Godiva[12].
  • A notable work attributed to William Reid Dick is Statue of George V[13].
  • William Reid Dick received the Albert Medal[14].
  • William Reid Dick was a member of Royal Academy of Arts[15].
  • William Reid Dick is recorded as male[16].
  • William Reid Dick's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • William Reid Dick's Commons category is recorded as William Reid Dick[18].
  • William Reid Dick's given name is recorded as William[19].
  • William Reid Dick's work location is recorded as London[20].
  • William Reid Dick's described by source is recorded as Svensk uppslagsbok[21].
  • William Reid Dick's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • William Reid Dick's start of work period is recorded as January 1, 1907[23].
  • William Reid Dick's end of work period is recorded as January 1, 1961[24].
  • William Reid Dick's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[25].
  • William Reid Dick's copyright representative is recorded as reproduction right not represented by CISAC member[26].
  • William Reid Dick's has works in the collection is recorded as Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Glasgow[2], William Reid Dick… he was born on January 13, 1879[3].

Education

Educated at Glasgow School of Art[10], an art academy[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1845[30], headquartered in Glasgow[31] and City and Guilds of London Art School[11], a school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1935[34].

Career and Affiliations

William Reid Dick worked as a sculptor[6].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Lady Godiva[12], a statue[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1949[37] and Statue of George V[13], a statue[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1947[40].

Recognition

William Reid Dick received the Albert Medal[14].

Death and Burial

William Reid Dick died on October 1, 1961[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at St Paul's Cathedral[8].

Why It Matters

William Reid Dick ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was William Reid Dick born?

William Reid Dick's place of birth was Glasgow[2].

Where did William Reid Dick die?

William Reid Dick passed away in London[4].

What did William Reid Dick do for work?

William Reid Dick worked as sculptor[6].

Where did William Reid Dick go to school?

William Reid Dick was educated at Glasgow School of Art[10] and City and Guilds of London Art School[11].

What awards did William Reid Dick receive?

Honors received include Albert Medal[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . DACS register. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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