Norman Hartnell

British fashion designer (1901-1979)
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Norman Hartnell

Summary

Norman Hartnell is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on June 12, 1901[3]. He passed away in Windsor[4]. He died on June 8, 1979[5]. He worked as a fashion designer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,196 views/month, #7,059 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Norman Hartnell's place of birth was London[2].
  • Norman Hartnell died in Windsor[4].
  • Norman Hartnell was born on June 12, 1901[3].
  • Norman Hartnell was born on January 1, 1901[8].
  • Norman Hartnell died on June 8, 1979[5].
  • Norman Hartnell died on June 7, 1979[9].
  • Norman Hartnell's father was Henry Bishop Hartnell[10].
  • Norman Hartnell's mother was Emma Mary Polley[11].
  • Norman Hartnell held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Norman Hartnell held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Norman Hartnell worked as a fashion designer[6].
  • Norman Hartnell's education included a stint at Magdalene College[14].
  • Norman Hartnell was educated at Mill Hill School[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Norman Hartnell is coronation gown of Queen Elizabeth II[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Norman Hartnell is wedding dress of Princess Margaret[17].
  • Norman Hartnell received the Neiman Marcus Fashion Award[18].
  • Norman Hartnell received the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[19].
  • Norman Hartnell is recorded as male[20].
  • Norman Hartnell's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Norman Hartnell's Commons category is recorded as Norman Hartnell[22].
  • Norman Hartnell's family name is recorded as Hartnell[23].
  • Norman Hartnell's given name is recorded as Norman[24].
  • Norman Hartnell's official website is recorded as http://www.normanhartnell.com/[25].
  • Norman Hartnell's floruit is recorded as January 1, 1931[26].
  • Norman Hartnell's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Norman Hartnell… Recorded date of birth include June 12, 1901[3] and January 1, 1901[8]. His father was Henry Bishop Hartnell[10]. His mother was Emma Mary Polley[11].

Education

Educated at Magdalene College[14], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1428[30] and Mill Hill School[15], a school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1807[33], headquartered in London[34].

Career and Affiliations

Norman Hartnell's professions included fashion designer[6].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include coronation gown of Queen Elizabeth II[16], a dress[35] and wedding dress of Princess Margaret[17], a work of art[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1960[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Neiman Marcus Fashion Award[18], a prize[39], in United States[40], founded in 1938[41] and Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[19], a knighthood[42], in United Kingdom[43].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 8, 1979[5] and June 7, 1979[9]. Norman Hartnell passed away in Windsor[4].

Why It Matters

Norman Hartnell ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,196 views/month, #7,059 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Norman Hartnell born?

Born in London[2], Norman Hartnell…

Where did Norman Hartnell die?

Norman Hartnell died in Windsor[4].

Who were Norman Hartnell's parents?

Norman Hartnell's father was Henry Bishop Hartnell[10]. Norman Hartnell's mother was Emma Mary Polley[11].

What did Norman Hartnell do for work?

Norman Hartnell worked as fashion designer[6].

Where did Norman Hartnell go to school?

Norman Hartnell was educated at Magdalene College[14] and Mill Hill School[15].

What awards did Norman Hartnell receive?

Honors received include Neiman Marcus Fashion Award[18] and Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[19].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Hannolans · 2026-09-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection → National Gallery of Victoria, Kunstmuseum Den Haag, Royal Collection
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  3. 10w ago · Geagea · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → —
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