Kenneth Clark
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Summary
Kenneth Clark was born on July 13, 1903[1], in London[2]. He died on May 21, 1983[3], in Hythe[4]. He worked as an art historian[5], historian[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], and television presenter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,456 views/month, #6,973 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Church of St Peter and St Paul, Saltwood[11]
- Father: Kenneth MacKenzie Clark[12]
- Mother: Margaret Alice McArthur[13]
- Spouse: Elizabeth Jane Martin[14], Comtesse Nolwen de Janzé[15]
- Child: Alan Clark[16], Colette Clark[17], Colin Clark[18]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[19]
- Occupation: curator[20], politician[21]
- Position held: member of the House of Lords[22], chairperson[23], Director of the National Gallery[24]
- Employer: University of Oxford[25]
- Educated at: Trinity College[26], Winchester College[27], Wixenford School[28], George Washington Educational Campus[29]
- Award received: Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[30], Fellow of the British Academy[31], Serena Medal[32], Order of the Companions of Honour[33], Order of Merit[34], Commander of the Legion of Honour[35], Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[36], Grand Cross of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[37], Toynbee Prize[38]
- Member of: British Academy[39], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[40], Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts[41], Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[42], Roxburghe Club[43], Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Rouen[44], Académie des beaux-arts[45]
- Sex or gender: male[46]
- Noble title: baron[47]
- Commons category: Kenneth Clark[48]
- Unmarried partner: Janet Stone[49]
- Archives at: Tate Britain[50], E.J. Pratt Library[51]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Letters[52]
- Family name: Clark[53]
- Given name: Kenneth[54]
- Work location: London[55]
Why It Matters
Kenneth Clark has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
FAQs
Where was Kenneth Clark born?
Kenneth Clark's place of birth was London[2].
Where did Kenneth Clark die?
Kenneth Clark passed away in Hythe[4].
Who were Kenneth Clark's parents?
Kenneth Clark's father was Kenneth MacKenzie Clark[12]. Kenneth Clark's mother was Margaret Alice McArthur[13].
Who was Kenneth Clark married to?
Kenneth Clark's spouses include Elizabeth Jane Martin[14] and Comtesse Nolwen de Janzé[15].
What did Kenneth Clark do for work?
Kenneth Clark worked as an art historian[5], historian[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], and television presenter[9].
Where did Kenneth Clark go to school?
Kenneth Clark was educated at Trinity College[26], Winchester College[27], Wixenford School[28], and George Washington Educational Campus[29].
What awards did Kenneth Clark receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[30], Fellow of the British Academy[31], Serena Medal[32], and Order of the Companions of Honour[33].