William Rothenstein

British painter, printmaker, draughtsman, lecturer and writer on art (1872-1945)
Person human Q2580416
William Rothenstein
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William Rothenstein

Summary

William Rothenstein is a human[1]. Born in Bradford[2], he… he was born on January 29, 1872[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on February 14, 1945[5]. He worked as a painter[6], teacher[7], writer[8], and artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (150 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • William Rothenstein's place of birth was Bradford[2].
  • William Rothenstein died in London[4].
  • William Rothenstein was born on January 29, 1872[3].
  • William Rothenstein died on February 14, 1945[5].
  • William Rothenstein's father was Moritz Rothenstein[11].
  • William Rothenstein's mother was Bertha Henriette Dux[12].
  • Among William Rothenstein's spouses was Alice Kingsley[13].
  • A child of William Rothenstein was Michael Rothenstein[14].
  • A child of William Rothenstein was John Rothenstein[15].
  • William Rothenstein held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • William Rothenstein held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • William Rothenstein's professions included painter[6].
  • William Rothenstein's professions included teacher[7].
  • William Rothenstein worked as a writer[8].
  • William Rothenstein's professions included artist[9].
  • William Rothenstein's education included a stint at Slade School of Fine Art[18].
  • William Rothenstein's education included a stint at Académie Julian[19].
  • William Rothenstein's education included a stint at Bradford Grammar School[20].
  • A notable work attributed to William Rothenstein is Q17491000[21].
  • A notable work attributed to William Rothenstein is The artist's son and his wife[22].
  • William Rothenstein's religion is recorded as Judaism[23].
  • William Rothenstein is recorded as male[24].
  • William Rothenstein's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • William Rothenstein's genre is portrait[26].
  • William Rothenstein's Commons category is recorded as William Rothenstein[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William Rothenstein was born in Bradford[2]. He was born on January 29, 1872[3]. His father was Moritz Rothenstein[11]. His mother was Bertha Henriette Dux[12].

Education

Educated at Slade School of Fine Art[18], an art academy[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1871[30]; Académie Julian[19], an art academy[31], in France[32], founded in 1867[33]; and Bradford Grammar School[20], an independent school[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1980[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], teacher[7], writer[8], and artist[9].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q17491000[21], a painting[37] and The artist's son and his wife[22], a painting[38].

Personal Life

William Rothenstein was married to Alice Kingsley[13]. Children include Michael Rothenstein[14], a painter[39], 1908–1993[40], of United Kingdom[41] and John Rothenstein[15], an art historian[42], 1901–1992[43], of United Kingdom[44], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[45]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[23].

Death and Burial

William Rothenstein died on February 14, 1945[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

William Rothenstein ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (150 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was William Rothenstein born?

William Rothenstein's place of birth was Bradford[2].

Where did William Rothenstein die?

William Rothenstein passed away in London[4].

Who were William Rothenstein's parents?

William Rothenstein's father was Moritz Rothenstein[11]. William Rothenstein's mother was Bertha Henriette Dux[12].

Who was William Rothenstein married to?

William Rothenstein's spouses include Alice Kingsley[13].

What did William Rothenstein do for work?

William Rothenstein worked as painter[6], teacher[7], writer[8], and artist[9].

Where did William Rothenstein go to school?

William Rothenstein was educated at Slade School of Fine Art[18], Académie Julian[19], and Bradford Grammar School[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . workwithdata.com. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . npg.org.uk. Retrieved . npg.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . npg.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . npg.org.uk. Retrieved . npg.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . workwithdata.com. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . npg.org.uk. Retrieved . npg.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [21] . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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