Marianne North

English philanthropist, painter, biologist and botanical artist (1830-1890)
Person human Q271648
Marianne North
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Marianne North

Summary

Marianne North is a human[1]. Born in Hastings[2], she… she was born on October 24, 1830[3]. She passed away in Alderley[4]. She died on August 30, 1890[5]. She worked as a botanical illustrator[6], painter[7], biologist[8], scientific illustrator[9], and explorer[10]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,236 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Marianne North's place of birth was Hastings[2].
  • Marianne North passed away in Alderley[4].
  • Marianne North was born on October 24, 1830[3].
  • Marianne North died on August 30, 1890[5].
  • Marianne North is buried at Gloucestershire[12].
  • Marianne North's father was Frederick North[13].
  • Marianne North's mother was Janet Marjoribanks[14].
  • Marianne North held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • English was Marianne North's native language[16].
  • Marianne North worked as a botanical illustrator[6].
  • Marianne North worked as a painter[7].
  • Marianne North worked as a biologist[8].
  • Marianne North worked as a scientific illustrator[9].
  • Marianne North worked as an explorer[10].
  • Marianne North worked as a traveler[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Marianne North is Marianne North Gallery[18].
  • Marianne North is recorded as female[19].
  • Marianne North's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Marianne North's genre is floral painting[21].
  • Marianne North's genre is landscape painting[22].
  • Marianne North's Commons category is recorded as Marianne North[23].
  • Marianne North's family name is recorded as North[24].
  • Marianne North's given name is recorded as Marianne[25].
  • Marianne North's Commons gallery is recorded as Marianne North[26].
  • Marianne North's work location is recorded as Jamaica[27].

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Origins and Family

Marianne North was born in Hastings[2]. She was born on October 24, 1830[3]. Her father was Frederick North[13]. Her mother was Janet Marjoribanks[14]. English was her native language[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanical illustrator[6], painter[7], biologist[8], scientific illustrator[9], explorer[10], and traveler[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Marianne North is Marianne North Gallery[18]. Things named for her include Northia seychellana[28], a taxon[29] and Northia[30], a taxon[31].

Death and Burial

Marianne North died on August 30, 1890[5]. She died in Alderley[4]. She is buried at Gloucestershire[12].

Why It Matters

Marianne North ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,236 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] She is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

Entities named for her include Northia seychellana[28], a taxon[29] and Northia[30], a taxon[31].

FAQs

Where was Marianne North born?

Marianne North was born in Hastings[2].

Where did Marianne North die?

Marianne North died in Alderley[4].

Who were Marianne North's parents?

Marianne North's father was Frederick North[13]. Marianne North's mother was Janet Marjoribanks[14].

What did Marianne North do for work?

Marianne North worked as botanical illustrator[6], painter[7], biologist[8], scientific illustrator[9], and explorer[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] ↑ . 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. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Trivialist · 2026-09-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → EFC1-CE2E-0D89-6E0B-B69E
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  2. 23d ago · StorchPDF · 2026-09-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth → +1830-10-24T00:00:00Z
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  3. 5w ago · Magog the Ogre · 2026-08-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth → +1830-10-24T00:00:00Z
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  4. 16w ago · Sj1mor · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image → Marianne North eskultura.jpg
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  5. 20w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 → 3557
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  6. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Described by source → Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Great Women Masters of Art, Die Damen mit dem grünen Daumen - Berühmte Gärtnerinnen +3
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