William Dyce
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Summary
William Dyce was born on September 19, 1806[1], in Aberdeen[2]. He died on February 14, 1864[3], in Streatham[4]. He worked as a painter[5] and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (303 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: William Dyce[8]
- Mother: Margaret Chalmers[9]
- Spouse: Jane Bickerton Brand[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11]
- Field of work: painting[12]
- Employer: King's College London[13]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[14]
- Member of: Royal Academy of Arts[15], Royal Society of Edinburgh[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Movement: Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood[18]
- Commons category: William Dyce[19]
- Family name: Dyce[20]
- Given name: William[21]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[22], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[24], Paintings of the nineteenth century: contribution to the history of art[25], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
- Commons Creator page: William Dyce[28]
- Sibling: Isabella Dyce[29], Charles Andrew Dyce[30]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[31]
Why It Matters
William Dyce has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was William Dyce born?
William Dyce was born in Aberdeen[2].
Where did William Dyce die?
William Dyce passed away in Streatham[4].
Who were William Dyce's parents?
William Dyce's father was William Dyce[8]. William Dyce's mother was Margaret Chalmers[9].
Who was William Dyce married to?
William Dyce's spouses include Jane Bickerton Brand[10].
What did William Dyce do for work?
William Dyce worked as a painter[5] and university teacher[6].
What awards did William Dyce receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[14].