Eileen Gray

Irish architect and designer (1878-1976)
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Eileen Gray
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Eileen Gray

Summary

Eileen Gray is a human[1]. Born in Enniscorthy[2], she… she was born on August 8, 1878[3]. She died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4]. She died on October 31, 1976[5]. She worked as an architect[6] and designer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,283 views/month, #7,081 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Eileen Gray's place of birth was Enniscorthy[2].
  • Eileen Gray died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Eileen Gray was born on August 8, 1878[3].
  • Eileen Gray was born on 1879[9].
  • Eileen Gray died on October 31, 1976[5].
  • Eileen Gray is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[10].
  • Eileen Gray is buried at Q15981016[11].
  • Eileen Gray's father was James Maclaren Smith-Gray[12].
  • Eileen Gray's mother was Eveleen Smith-Gray, 19th Lady Gray[13].
  • Eileen Gray held citizenship in Ireland[14].
  • Eileen Gray's professions included architect[6].
  • Eileen Gray's professions included designer[7].
  • Eileen Gray was educated at Slade School of Fine Art[15].
  • Eileen Gray was educated at Académie Julian[16].
  • Eileen Gray was educated at Académie Colarossi[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Eileen Gray is Villa E-1027[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Eileen Gray is "Dragons" armchair[19].
  • Eileen Gray received the Royal Designer for Industry[20].
  • Eileen Gray is recorded as female[21].
  • Eileen Gray's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Eileen Gray's sexual orientation is recorded as bisexuality[23].
  • Eileen Gray's Commons category is recorded as Eileen Gray[24].
  • Eileen Gray's archives at is recorded as University of Pennsylvania[25].
  • Eileen Gray's archives at is recorded as Bibliothèque Kandinsky[26].
  • Eileen Gray's archives at is recorded as V&An Archive of Art & Design[27].

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Origins and Family

Eileen Gray was born in Enniscorthy[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 8, 1878[3] and 1879[9]. Her father was James Maclaren Smith-Gray[12]. Her mother was Eveleen Smith-Gray, 19th Lady Gray[13].

Education

Educated at Slade School of Fine Art[15], an art academy[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1871[30]; Académie Julian[16], an art academy[31], in France[32], founded in 1867[33]; and Académie Colarossi[17], an art academy[34], in France[35], founded in 1870[36]. Eileen Gray studied under Frederick Brown[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6] and designer[7].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Villa E-1027[18], a villa[38], in France[39] and "Dragons" armchair[19], a furniture model[40], founded in 1910[41].

Recognition

Eileen Gray received the Royal Designer for Industry[20].

Death and Burial

Eileen Gray died on October 31, 1976[5]. She died in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[10] and Q15981016[11].

Why It Matters

Eileen Gray ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,283 views/month, #7,081 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] She is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Eileen Gray born?

Born in Enniscorthy[2], Eileen Gray…

Where did Eileen Gray die?

Eileen Gray passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Eileen Gray's parents?

Eileen Gray's father was James Maclaren Smith-Gray[12]. Eileen Gray's mother was Eveleen Smith-Gray, 19th Lady Gray[13].

What did Eileen Gray do for work?

Eileen Gray worked as architect[6] and designer[7].

Where did Eileen Gray go to school?

Eileen Gray was educated at Slade School of Fine Art[15], Académie Julian[16], and Académie Colarossi[17].

What awards did Eileen Gray receive?

Honors received include Royal Designer for Industry[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of Irish Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . death certificate. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Dictionary of Irish Biography. wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Dictionary of Irish Biography. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Dictionary of Irish Biography. wikidata.org.
  11. [23] . 1843magazine.com. 1843magazine.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . The Guardian. theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . lepoint.fr. lepoint.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . Dictionary of Irish Biography. Retrieved . thersa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . design.upenn.edu. Retrieved . design.upenn.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . archivesetdocumentation.centrepompidou.fr. Retrieved . archivesetdocumentation.centrepompidou.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . vam.ac.uk. vam.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] . workwithdata.com. workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [18] . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . themagazineantiques.com. Retrieved . themagazineantiques.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [37] . 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. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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