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 (822 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's father was James Maclaren Smith-Gray^[11].
• Eileen Gray's mother was Eveleen Smith-Gray, 19th Lady Gray^[12].
• Eileen Gray held citizenship in Ireland^[13].
• Eileen Gray worked as an architect^[6].
• Eileen Gray's professions included designer^[7].
• Eileen Gray's education included a stint at Slade School of Fine Art^[14].
• Eileen Gray was educated at Académie Julian^[15].
• Eileen Gray was educated at Académie Colarossi^[16].
• A notable work attributed to Eileen Gray is Villa E-1027^[17].
• A notable work attributed to Eileen Gray is "Dragons" armchair^[18].
• Eileen Gray received the Royal Designer for Industry^[19].
• Eileen Gray is recorded as female^[20].
• Eileen Gray's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Eileen Gray's sexual orientation is recorded as bisexuality^[22].
• Eileen Gray's Commons category is recorded as Eileen Gray^[23].
• Eileen Gray's archives at is recorded as University of Pennsylvania^[24].
• Eileen Gray's archives at is recorded as Bibliothèque Kandinsky^[25].
• Eileen Gray's archives at is recorded as V&An Archive of Art & Design^[26].
• Eileen Gray's family name is recorded as Gray^[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^[11]. Her mother was Eveleen Smith-Gray, 19th Lady Gray^[12].

Education

Educated at Slade School of Fine Art^[14], an art academy^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1871^[30]; Académie Julian^[15], an art academy^[31], in France^[32], founded in 1867^[33]; and Académie Colarossi^[16], 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^[17], a villa^[38], in France^[39] and "Dragons" armchair^[18], a furniture model^[40], founded in 1910^[41].

Recognition

Eileen Gray received the Royal Designer for Industry^[19].

Death and Burial

Eileen Gray died on October 31, 1976^[5]. She died in 14th arrondissement of Paris^[4]. Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery^[10].

Why It Matters

Eileen Gray ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (822 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 23 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^[11]. Eileen Gray's mother was Eveleen Smith-Gray, 19th Lady Gray^[12].

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^[14], Académie Julian^[15], and Académie Colarossi^[16].

What awards did Eileen Gray receive?

Honors received include Royal Designer for Industry^[19].