Brian Wildsmith

British illustrator (1930-2016)
Person human Q3401281
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Brian Wildsmith

Summary

Brian Wildsmith is a human[1]. His place of birth was South Yorkshire[2]. He was born on January 22, 1930[3]. He passed away in Grasse[4]. He died on August 31, 2016[5]. He worked as a painter[6], writer[7], and illustrator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in South Yorkshire[2], Brian Wildsmith…
  • Brian Wildsmith died in Grasse[4].
  • Brian Wildsmith was born on January 22, 1930[3].
  • Brian Wildsmith died on August 31, 2016[5].
  • Brian Wildsmith held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Brian Wildsmith's professions included painter[6].
  • Brian Wildsmith's professions included writer[7].
  • Brian Wildsmith's professions included illustrator[8].
  • Brian Wildsmith was educated at Slade School of Fine Art[11].
  • Brian Wildsmith received the Kate Greenaway Medal[12].
  • Brian Wildsmith is recorded as male[13].
  • Brian Wildsmith's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Brian Wildsmith's family name is recorded as Wildsmith[15].
  • Brian Wildsmith's given name is recorded as Brian[16].
  • Brian Wildsmith's official website is recorded as http://brianwildsmith.com/[17].
  • Brian Wildsmith's described by source is recorded as ProDetLit[18].
  • Brian Wildsmith's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • Brian Wildsmith's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Brian Wildsmith's place of birth was South Yorkshire[2]. He was born on January 22, 1930[3].

Education

Brian Wildsmith was educated at Slade School of Fine Art[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], writer[7], and illustrator[8].

Recognition

Brian Wildsmith received the Kate Greenaway Medal[12].

Death and Burial

Brian Wildsmith died on August 31, 2016[5]. He passed away in Grasse[4].

Why It Matters

Brian Wildsmith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Brian Wildsmith born?

Brian Wildsmith was born in South Yorkshire[2].

Where did Brian Wildsmith die?

Brian Wildsmith passed away in Grasse[4].

What did Brian Wildsmith do for work?

Brian Wildsmith worked as painter[6], writer[7], and illustrator[8].

Where did Brian Wildsmith go to school?

Brian Wildsmith was educated at Slade School of Fine Art[11].

What awards did Brian Wildsmith receive?

Honors received include Kate Greenaway Medal[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . carnegiegreenaway.org.uk. carnegiegreenaway.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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