Lionel Cust
British art historian and author (1859-1929)
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Summary
Lionel Cust was born on January 25, 1859[1], in London[2]. He died on October 12, 1929[3]. He worked as an art historian[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Father: Reginald John Cust[6]
- Mother: Elizabeth Bligh[7]
- Spouse: Sybil Lyttelton[8]
- Child: Lionel Cust[9]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11]
- Field of work: art history[12]
- Position held: Surveyor of the Queen's Pictures[13], Q141681000[14]
- Employer: British Museum[15]
- Educated at: Eton College[16], Trinity College[17]
- Notable work: Anthony van Dyck, an historical study of his life and works[18], The royal collection of paintings at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle with 180 photogravures, Volume I Buckingham Palace[19], The royal collection of paintings at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle with 180 photogravures, Volume II Windsor Castle[20]
- Award received: Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[21], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Commons category: Lionel Cust[24]
- Family name: Cust[25]
- Given name: Lionel[26], Henry[27]
- Depicted by: Sir Lionel Henry Cust[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Contributed to creative work: Dictionary of National Biography[30]
- Writing language: English[31]
Why It Matters
Lionel Cust is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Lionel Cust born?
Lionel Cust's place of birth was London[2].
Who were Lionel Cust's parents?
Lionel Cust's father was Reginald John Cust[6]. Lionel Cust's mother was Elizabeth Bligh[7].
Who was Lionel Cust married to?
Lionel Cust's spouses include Sybil Lyttelton[8].
What did Lionel Cust do for work?
Lionel Cust worked as an art historian[4].
Where did Lionel Cust go to school?
Lionel Cust was educated at Eton College[16] and Trinity College[17].
What awards did Lionel Cust receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[21] and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[22].