Mary Quant
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Summary
Mary Quant was born on February 11, 1934[1], in Blackheath[2]. She died on April 13, 2023[3], in Farley Green[4]. She worked as a fashion designer[5]. She ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,536 views/month, #6,844 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: February 11, 193[7]
- Father: Jack Quant[8]
- Spouse: Alexander Plunket Greene[9]
- Child: Orlando Plunket Greene[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
- Field of work: fashion design[12]
- Educated at: Blackheath High School[13], Goldsmiths, University of London[14]
- Award received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire[15], Royal Designer for Industry[16], Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], Companion of Honour[18]
- Sex or gender: female[19]
- Commons category: Mary Quant[20]
- Family name: Quant[21]
- Given name: Barbara[22], Mary[23]
- Official website: http://www.maryquant.co.uk/[24]
- Floruit: January 1, 1955[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- Birth name: Barbara Mary Quant[27]
- Name in native language: Dame Barbara Mary Quant[28]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: NADD Wikidata project[29], gender gap on Dutch Wikipedia[30]
Why It Matters
Mary Quant has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] She is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
She is credited with the discovery of miniskirt[33], a skirt length[34].
FAQs
Where was Mary Quant born?
Mary Quant was born in Blackheath[2].
Where did Mary Quant die?
Mary Quant died in Farley Green[4].
Who were Mary Quant's parents?
Mary Quant's father was Jack Quant[8].
Who was Mary Quant married to?
Mary Quant's spouses include Alexander Plunket Greene[9].
What did Mary Quant do for work?
Mary Quant worked as a fashion designer[5].
Where did Mary Quant go to school?
Mary Quant was educated at Blackheath High School[13] and Goldsmiths, University of London[14].
What awards did Mary Quant receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[15], Royal Designer for Industry[16], Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], and Companion of Honour[18].
What did Mary Quant discover?
Mary Quant is credited as discoverer of miniskirt[33].