Thomas Gainsborough
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Thomas Gainsborough
Summary
Thomas Gainsborough is a human[1]. He was born in Sudbury[2]. He was born on May 14, 1727[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on August 2, 1788[5]. He worked as a painter[6], draftsperson[7], portraitist[8], landscape painter[9], and architectural drafter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,649 views/month, #6,756 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Thomas Gainsborough was born in Sudbury[2].
- Thomas Gainsborough passed away in London[4].
- Thomas Gainsborough was born on May 14, 1727[3].
- Thomas Gainsborough died on August 2, 1788[5].
- Thomas Gainsborough is buried at St Anne's Church, Kew[12].
- Thomas Gainsborough's father was John Gainsborough[13].
- Thomas Gainsborough's mother was Mary Elizabeth Burroughs[14].
- Thomas Gainsborough was married to Margaret Burr Gainsborough[15].
- A child of Thomas Gainsborough was Margaret Gainsborough[16].
- A child of Thomas Gainsborough was Mary Gainsborough Fischer[17].
- Thomas Gainsborough held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
- Thomas Gainsborough's professions included painter[6].
- Thomas Gainsborough's professions included draftsperson[7].
- Thomas Gainsborough worked as a portraitist[8].
- Thomas Gainsborough worked as a landscape painter[9].
- Thomas Gainsborough's professions included architectural drafter[10].
- Thomas Gainsborough worked as a printmaker[19].
- Thomas Gainsborough was educated at Sudbury Grammar School[20].
- A notable work attributed to Thomas Gainsborough is Sir George Chad, Baronet of Thursford[21].
- A notable work attributed to Thomas Gainsborough is Sarah Rowlls Chad[22].
- A notable work attributed to Thomas Gainsborough is Mr and Mrs Andrews[23].
- Thomas Gainsborough was a member of Royal Academy of Arts[24].
- Thomas Gainsborough is recorded as male[25].
- Thomas Gainsborough's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Thomas Gainsborough is associated with the Rococo movement[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1727-05-14[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1788-08-02[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: a363748b-0104-436f-a7a3-e4d00bf158dc[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Thomas Gainsborough was born in Sudbury[2]. He was born on May 14, 1727[3]. His father was John Gainsborough[13]. His mother was Mary Elizabeth Burroughs[14].
Education
Thomas Gainsborough's education included a stint at Sudbury Grammar School[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include painter[6], draftsperson[7], portraitist[8], landscape painter[9], architectural drafter[10], and printmaker[19].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Sir George Chad, Baronet of Thursford[21], a painting[33], founded in 1775[34]; Sarah Rowlls Chad[22], a painting[35], founded in 1775[36]; and Mr and Mrs Andrews[23], a painting[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1748[39]. Things named for Thomas Gainsborough include gainsboro[40] and Gainsborough[41].
Personal Life
Among Thomas Gainsborough's spouses was Margaret Burr Gainsborough[15]. Children include Margaret Gainsborough[16], 1751–1820[42] and Mary Gainsborough Fischer[17], 1750–1826[43].
Death and Burial
Thomas Gainsborough died on August 2, 1788[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was cancer[44]. Burial took place at St Anne's Church, Kew[12].
Why It Matters
Thomas Gainsborough ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,649 views/month, #6,756 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
Entities named for him include gainsboro[40] and Gainsborough[41].
FAQs
Where was Thomas Gainsborough born?
Thomas Gainsborough was born in Sudbury[2].
Where did Thomas Gainsborough die?
Thomas Gainsborough died in London[4].
Who were Thomas Gainsborough's parents?
Thomas Gainsborough's father was John Gainsborough[13]. Thomas Gainsborough's mother was Mary Elizabeth Burroughs[14].
Who was Thomas Gainsborough married to?
Thomas Gainsborough's spouses include Margaret Burr Gainsborough[15].
What did Thomas Gainsborough do for work?
Thomas Gainsborough worked as painter[6], draftsperson[7], portraitist[8], landscape painter[9], and architectural drafter[10].
Where did Thomas Gainsborough go to school?
Thomas Gainsborough was educated at Sudbury Grammar School[20].