Storm Thorgerson

English graphic designer (1944-2013)
Person human Q724003
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Storm Thorgerson

Summary

Storm Thorgerson is a human[1]. He was born in Potters Bar[2]. He was born on February 28, 1944[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on April 18, 2013[5]. He worked as a photographer[6], designer[7], graphic designer[8], and film director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,082 views/month, #6,742 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Potters Bar[2], Storm Thorgerson…
  • Storm Thorgerson died in London[4].
  • Storm Thorgerson was born on February 28, 1944[3].
  • Storm Thorgerson died on April 18, 2013[5].
  • Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[11].
  • Storm Thorgerson's father was Elvin Thorgerson[12].
  • Storm Thorgerson's mother was Anna Evangeline Collier[13].
  • Storm Thorgerson held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Storm Thorgerson worked as a photographer[6].
  • Storm Thorgerson's professions included designer[7].
  • Storm Thorgerson worked as a graphic designer[8].
  • Storm Thorgerson worked as a film director[9].
  • Storm Thorgerson's field of work was graphic design[15].
  • Storm Thorgerson was educated at Royal College of Art[16].
  • Storm Thorgerson's education included a stint at University of Leicester[17].
  • Storm Thorgerson's education included a stint at Summerhill School[18].
  • Storm Thorgerson's education included a stint at Hills Road Sixth Form College[19].
  • Storm Thorgerson was educated at Cambridgeshire High School for Boys[20].
  • Storm Thorgerson was a member of Hipgnosis[21].
  • Storm Thorgerson was a member of Greenback Films[22].
  • Storm Thorgerson is recorded as male[23].
  • Storm Thorgerson's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Storm Thorgerson's Commons category is recorded as Storm Thorgerson[25].
  • The cause of death was cancer[26].
  • Storm Thorgerson's family name is recorded as Thorgerson[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Storm Thorgerson was born in Potters Bar[2]. He was born on February 28, 1944[3]. His father was Elvin Thorgerson[12]. His mother was Anna Evangeline Collier[13].

Education

Educated at Royal College of Art[16], an art academy[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1837[30]; University of Leicester[17], a university[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1921[33], headquartered in Leicester[34]; Summerhill School[18], a school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1921[37]; Hills Road Sixth Form College[19], a secondary school[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1974[40]; and Cambridgeshire High School for Boys[20], a high school[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1903[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include photographer[6], designer[7], graphic designer[8], and film director[9]. Storm Thorgerson's field of work was graphic design[15].

Death and Burial

Storm Thorgerson died on April 18, 2013[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was cancer[26]. He is buried at Highgate Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Storm Thorgerson ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,082 views/month, #6,742 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Storm Thorgerson born?

Storm Thorgerson was born in Potters Bar[2].

Where did Storm Thorgerson die?

Storm Thorgerson passed away in London[4].

Who were Storm Thorgerson's parents?

Storm Thorgerson's father was Elvin Thorgerson[12]. Storm Thorgerson's mother was Anna Evangeline Collier[13].

What did Storm Thorgerson do for work?

Storm Thorgerson worked as photographer[6], designer[7], graphic designer[8], and film director[9].

Where did Storm Thorgerson go to school?

Storm Thorgerson was educated at Royal College of Art[16], University of Leicester[17], Summerhill School[18], and Hills Road Sixth Form College[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Mother Anna Evangeline Collier
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