Robert Hancock

British engraver (1730-1817)
Person human Q17309113
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Robert Hancock

Summary

Robert Hancock is a human[1]. Born in Badsey[2], he… he was born on 1731[3]. He passed away in Bristol[4]. He died on October 14, 1817[5]. He worked as a printmaker[6], porcelain painter[7], exlibrist[8], mezzotinter[9], and painter[10].

Key Facts

  • Robert Hancock's place of birth was Badsey[2].
  • Robert Hancock died in Bristol[4].
  • Robert Hancock was born on 1731[3].
  • Robert Hancock died on October 14, 1817[5].
  • Robert Hancock held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[11].
  • Robert Hancock held citizenship in England[12].
  • Robert Hancock's professions included printmaker[6].
  • Robert Hancock's professions included porcelain painter[7].
  • Robert Hancock worked as an exlibrist[8].
  • Robert Hancock's professions included mezzotinter[9].
  • Robert Hancock's professions included painter[10].
  • A notable student of Robert Hancock was James Ross[13].
  • Robert Hancock is recorded as male[14].
  • Robert Hancock's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Robert Hancock's Commons category is recorded as Robert Hancock[16].
  • Robert Hancock's family name is recorded as Hancock[17].
  • Robert Hancock's given name is recorded as Robert[18].
  • Robert Hancock's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].
  • Robert Hancock's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[20].
  • Robert Hancock's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[21].
  • Robert Hancock's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as NADD Wikidata project[22].
  • Robert Hancock's has works in the collection is recorded as National Gallery of Victoria[23].
  • Robert Hancock's has works in the collection is recorded as Victoria and Albert Museum[24].
  • Robert Hancock's has works in the collection is recorded as Smithsonian American Art Museum[25].
  • Robert Hancock's has works in the collection is recorded as Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Badsey[2], Robert Hancock… he was born on 1731[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include printmaker[6], porcelain painter[7], exlibrist[8], mezzotinter[9], and painter[10]. A notable student of Robert Hancock was James Ross[13].

Death and Burial

Robert Hancock died on October 14, 1817[5]. He passed away in Bristol[4].

FAQs

Where was Robert Hancock born?

Robert Hancock was born in Badsey[2].

Where did Robert Hancock die?

Robert Hancock passed away in Bristol[4].

What did Robert Hancock do for work?

Robert Hancock worked as printmaker[6], porcelain painter[7], exlibrist[8], mezzotinter[9], and painter[10].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q131154876. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . online catalogue of Huis van het boek. Retrieved . mmm-web.adlibhosting.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Smithsonian American Art Museum person/institution ID. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . collections.vam.ac.uk. Retrieved . collections.vam.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Smithsonian American Art Museum person/institution ID. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed Q1860
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  2. 7d ago · Dirac · 2026-08-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image Robert Hancock selfportrait 1770s BM.png
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  3. 11w ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
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  4. 12w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Badsey
    Freebase id /m/0113xgdr
    Library of congress authority id n83132626
    National portrait gallery (london) person id mp06206
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