George Vertue

British engraver (1684-1756)
Person human Q930477
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George Vertue

Summary

George Vertue is a human[1]. Born in St Martin-in-the-Fields[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1684[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on July 24, 1756[5]. He worked as a printmaker[6], antiquarian[7], independent publisher[8], copper engraver[9], and draftsperson[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (180 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • George Vertue's place of birth was St Martin-in-the-Fields[2].
  • George Vertue's place of birth was London[12].
  • George Vertue passed away in London[4].
  • George Vertue was born on January 1, 1684[3].
  • George Vertue died on July 24, 1756[5].
  • George Vertue is buried at Westminster Abbey[13].
  • George Vertue held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
  • George Vertue's professions included printmaker[6].
  • George Vertue's professions included antiquarian[7].
  • George Vertue worked as an independent publisher[8].
  • George Vertue worked as a copper engraver[9].
  • George Vertue's professions included draftsperson[10].
  • George Vertue worked as an art historian[15].
  • George Vertue received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[16].
  • George Vertue is recorded as male[17].
  • George Vertue's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • George Vertue's Commons category is recorded as George Vertue[19].
  • George Vertue's family name is recorded as Vertue[20].
  • George Vertue's given name is recorded as George[21].
  • George Vertue's work location is recorded as Greater London[22].
  • George Vertue studied under Michael Vandergucht[23].
  • George Vertue's depicted by is recorded as George Vertue[24].
  • George Vertue's depicted by is recorded as George Vertue (1684-1756)[25].
  • George Vertue's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
  • George Vertue's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include St Martin-in-the-Fields[2], a church building[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1722[30] and London[12], a metropolis[31], in Roman Empire[32], founded in 0047[33]. George Vertue was born on January 1, 1684[3].

Education

George Vertue studied under Michael Vandergucht[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include printmaker[6], antiquarian[7], independent publisher[8], copper engraver[9], draftsperson[10], and art historian[15].

Recognition

George Vertue received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[16].

Death and Burial

George Vertue died on July 24, 1756[5]. He died in London[4]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey[13].

Why It Matters

George Vertue ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (180 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was George Vertue born?

George Vertue's place of birth was St Martin-in-the-Fields[2].

Where did George Vertue die?

George Vertue died in London[4].

What did George Vertue do for work?

George Vertue worked as printmaker[6], antiquarian[7], independent publisher[8], copper engraver[9], and draftsperson[10].

What awards did George Vertue receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  2. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 15w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
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  8. 17w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation printmaker, antiquarian, independent publisher +3
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