Allan Wyon

English medallist and seal-engraver (1843–1907)
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Summary

Allan Wyon was born on January 1, 1843[1]. He died on January 1, 1907[2], in Hampstead[3]. He worked as a medalist[4] and printmaker[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Date of death: January 25, 1907[7]
  • Father: Benjamin Wyon[8]
  • Child: Allan G. Wyon[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10]
  • Field of work: medal-engraving[11]
  • Award received: Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[12]
  • Member of: Society of Antiquaries of London[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Commons category: Allan Wyon[15]
  • Family name: Wyon[16]
  • Given name: Allan[17]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[18]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[19]
  • Sibling: Joseph Shepherd Wyon[20], Alfred Wyon[21]
  • Has works in the collection: National Gallery of Victoria[22]
  • Writing language: English[23]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[24]
  • P14883: 2407[25]

FAQs

Where did Allan Wyon die?

Allan Wyon passed away in Hampstead[3].

Who were Allan Wyon's parents?

Allan Wyon's father was Benjamin Wyon[8].

What did Allan Wyon do for work?

Allan Wyon worked as a medalist[4] and printmaker[5].

What awards did Allan Wyon receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . Biographisches Lexikon der Münzmeister und Wardeine, Stempelschneider und Medailleure. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [2] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Xavier Numista · 2026-09-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling → Joseph Shepherd Wyon, Alfred Wyon
    Bibsys id → 15007257
    Place of death → Hampstead
    Mmlo id → 20532
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