Ellen Terry

Summary

Ellen Terry is a human^[1]. Born in Coventry^[2], she… she was born on February 27, 1847^[3]. She died in Tenterden^[4]. She died on July 21, 1928^[5]. She worked as a stage actor^[6], film actor^[7], impresario^[8], and writer^[9]. She ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,866 views/month, #6,709 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Ellen Terry's place of birth was Coventry^[2].
• Ellen Terry passed away in Tenterden^[4].
• Ellen Terry died in Small Hythe^[11].
• Ellen Terry was born on February 27, 1847^[3].
• Ellen Terry died on July 21, 1928^[5].
• Ellen Terry is buried at St Paul's Church, Covent Garden^[12].
• Ellen Terry's father was Benjamin Terry^[13].
• Ellen Terry's mother was Sarah Ballard^[14].
• Ellen Terry was married to George Frederic Watts^[15].
• Ellen Terry was married to James Carew^[16].
• Ellen Terry was married to Edward William Godwin^[17].
• Among Ellen Terry's spouses was Charles Clavering Wardell Kelly^[18].
• A child of Ellen Terry was Edith Craig^[19].
• A child of Ellen Terry was Edward Gordon Craig^[20].
• Ellen Terry held citizenship in United Kingdom^[21].
• Ellen Terry worked as a stage actor^[6].
• Ellen Terry worked as a film actor^[7].
• Ellen Terry worked as an impresario^[8].
• Ellen Terry worked as a writer^[9].
• A notable student of Ellen Terry was Edith Craig^[22].
• Ellen Terry received the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire^[23].
• Ellen Terry is recorded as female^[24].
• Ellen Terry's instance of is recorded as human^[25].
• Ellen Terry's Commons category is recorded as Ellen Terry^[26].
• Ellen Terry's unmarried partner is recorded as Edward William Godwin^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: GB^[29]

• Began / founded: 1847-02-27^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1928-07-21^[31]

• Community tags: actor^[32]

• MusicBrainz ID: 3a5eb4f3-cc11-4ce4-9610-8d78ee1e793b^[33]

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Coventry^[2], Ellen Terry… she was born on February 27, 1847^[3]. Her father was Benjamin Terry^[13]. Her mother was Sarah Ballard^[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stage actor^[6], film actor^[7], impresario^[8], and writer^[9]. A notable student of Ellen Terry was Edith Craig^[22].

Recognition

Ellen Terry received the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire^[23].

Personal Life

Spouses include George Frederic Watts^[15], a painter^[34], 1817–1904^[35], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[36], awarded the Order of Merit^[37]; James Carew^[16], an actor^[38], 1876–1938^[39], of United States^[40]; Edward William Godwin^[17], an architect^[41], 1833–1886^[42], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[43], awarded the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries^[44]; and Charles Clavering Wardell Kelly^[18], 1839–1885^[45]. Children include Edith Craig^[19], an actor^[46], 1869–1947^[47], of United Kingdom^[48], specialised in theatre art^[49] and Edward Gordon Craig^[20], a director^[50], 1872–1966^[51], of United Kingdom^[52], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire^[53].

Death and Burial

Ellen Terry died on July 21, 1928^[5]. Recorded place of death include Tenterden^[4], a town^[54], in United Kingdom^[55] and Small Hythe^[11], a hamlet^[56], in United Kingdom^[57]. The cause of death was stroke^[58]. Burial took place at St Paul's Church, Covent Garden^[12].

Why It Matters

Ellen Terry ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,866 views/month, #6,709 of 1,000,298).^[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[59] She is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[60]

FAQs

Where was Ellen Terry born?

Ellen Terry's place of birth was Coventry^[2].

Where did Ellen Terry die?

Ellen Terry died in Tenterden^[4].

Who were Ellen Terry's parents?

Ellen Terry's father was Benjamin Terry^[13]. Ellen Terry's mother was Sarah Ballard^[14].

Who was Ellen Terry married to?

Ellen Terry's spouses include George Frederic Watts^[15], James Carew^[16], Edward William Godwin^[17], and Charles Clavering Wardell Kelly^[18].

What did Ellen Terry do for work?

Ellen Terry worked as stage actor^[6], film actor^[7], impresario^[8], and writer^[9].

What awards did Ellen Terry receive?

Honors received include Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire^[23].