William Simson
Scottish painter (1800-1847)
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Summary
William Simson was born on January 1, 1800[1]. He died on August 29, 1847[2], in Chelsea[3]. He worked as a painter[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Educated at: Edinburgh College of Art[6]
- Sex or gender: male[7]
- Commons category: William Simson[8]
- Given name: William[9]
- Work location: Netherlands[10], Dordrecht[11]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[12], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[13]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[14]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[15]
- Has works in the collection: National Galleries Scotland[16], National Portrait Gallery[17], Victoria and Albert Museum[18], Thirlestane Castle[19], Dundee Art Galleries and Museums[20]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[21]
- Artist files at: Frick Art Research Library[22]
- P14750: 5CD7-7B44-5A3B-C237-26AC[23]
Why It Matters
William Simson is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Where did William Simson die?
William Simson died in Chelsea[3].
What did William Simson do for work?
William Simson worked as a painter[4].
Where did William Simson go to school?
William Simson was educated at Edinburgh College of Art[6].