William Bell Scott
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Summary
William Bell Scott was born on September 12, 1811[1], in Edinburgh[2]. He died on November 22, 1890[3], in South Ayrshire[4]. He worked as a painter[5], writer[6], poet[7], graphic artist[8], and art historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (180 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Penkill Castle[11]
- Date of birth: January 1, 1811[12]
- Date of death: January 1, 1890[13]
- Place of burial: Old Dailly Parish Church[14]
- Father: Robert Scott[15]
- Spouse: Mrs. W. B. Scott[16]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17]
- Occupation: exlibrist[18], print collector[19]
- Educated at: Edinburgh College of Art[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Genre: portrait[22]
- Commons category: William Bell Scott[23]
- Family name: Scott[24]
- Given name: William[25], Bell[26]
- Work location: London[27]
- Depicted by: William Bell Scott, 1811 - 1890. Poet and artist (Self-portrait)[28]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[29], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[30], Library of the World's Best Literature[31], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[32], New International Encyclopedia[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
- Commons Creator page: William Bell Scott[35]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1826[36]
- End of work period: January 1, 1890[37]
Why It Matters
William Bell Scott has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was William Bell Scott born?
William Bell Scott was born in Edinburgh[2].
Where did William Bell Scott die?
William Bell Scott passed away in South Ayrshire[4].
Who were William Bell Scott's parents?
William Bell Scott's father was Robert Scott[15].
Who was William Bell Scott married to?
William Bell Scott's spouses include Mrs. W. B. Scott[16].
What did William Bell Scott do for work?
William Bell Scott worked as a painter[5], writer[6], poet[7], graphic artist[8], and art historian[9].
Where did William Bell Scott go to school?
William Bell Scott was educated at Edinburgh College of Art[20].