David Wilkie
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Summary
David Wilkie was born on November 18, 1785[1], in Fife[2]. He died on June 1, 1841[3], in Crown Colony of Malta[4]. He worked as an actor[5], painter[6], and artist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (945 views/month, #7,220 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[9], United Kingdom[10]
- Position held: court painter[11]
- Educated at: Edinburgh College of Art[12]
- Award received: Knight Bachelor[13]
- Member of: Royal Academy of Arts[14], Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Genre: genre painting[17], history painting[18]
- Commons category: David Wilkie[19]
- Family name: Wilkie[20]
- Given name: David[21]
- Described at URL: https://www.solisprints.co.uk/pages/artist-david-wilkie[22]
- Depicted by: Sir David Wilkie, R.A.[23]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[24], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[26], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886[28], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[29], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- Topic has template: Q141583416[32]
- Commons Creator page: David Wilkie[33]
- Sibling: Helen (Wilkie) William Hunter[34]
Why It Matters
David Wilkie has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
He has been cited as an influence by John Lewis Krimmel[37], a painter[38], 1786–1821[39], of United States[40], specialised in painting[41].
FAQs
Where was David Wilkie born?
David Wilkie's place of birth was Fife[2].
Where did David Wilkie die?
David Wilkie passed away in Crown Colony of Malta[4].
What did David Wilkie do for work?
David Wilkie worked as an actor[5], painter[6], and artist[7].
Where did David Wilkie go to school?
David Wilkie was educated at Edinburgh College of Art[12].
What awards did David Wilkie receive?
Honors received include Knight Bachelor[13].
Who did David Wilkie influence?
David Wilkie has been cited as an influence by John Lewis Krimmel[37].