Francesca Alexander
American expatriate illustrator, author, folklorist, and translator (1837–1917)
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Summary
Francesca Alexander was born on February 27, 1837[1], in Boston[2]. She died on January 21, 1917[3], in Florence[4]. She worked as a translator[5], illustrator[6], writer[7], artist[8], and painter[9]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Francis Alexander[11]
- Mother: Lucia Gray Swett Alexander[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Occupation: draftsperson[14], Q141688885[15]
- Field of work: illustration[16]
- Sex or gender: female[17]
- Commons category: Francesca Alexander[18]
- Family name: Alexander (surname)[19]
- Given name: Francesca[20], Esther[21], Frances[22]
- Work location: Boston[23]
- Described by source: American Women Writers[24], Women in the fine arts, from the seventh century B.C. to the twentieth century A.D.[25], American Women Artists, Past and Present: A Selected Bibliographic Guide[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[27], English[28]
- Commons Creator page: Francesca Alexander[29]
- Birth name: Esther Frances Alexander[30]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[31]
- Has works in the collection: National Gallery of Art[32], Ackland Art Museum[33], Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum[34]
- Writing language: English[35]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[36]
Why It Matters
Francesca Alexander is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Francesca Alexander born?
Francesca Alexander was born in Boston[2].
Where did Francesca Alexander die?
Francesca Alexander died in Florence[4].
Who were Francesca Alexander's parents?
Francesca Alexander's father was Francis Alexander[11]. Francesca Alexander's mother was Lucia Gray Swett Alexander[12].
What did Francesca Alexander do for work?
Francesca Alexander worked as a translator[5], illustrator[6], writer[7], artist[8], and painter[9].