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John Ruskin
- Active
- 1834 — 1900
About
English writer and art critic (1819–1900)
Quick Facts
- Name
- John Ruskin
- Born
- 1819-02-08
- Died
- 1900-01-20
- Occupation
- writer / art critic / art historian / philosopher / painter / sociologist / university teacher / poet / literary critic / architect / journalist / aesthetician / daguerreotypist
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland / United Kingdom
- Birthplace
- London
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseEffie Gray1848-04-10 — 1854
Family
- FatherJohn James Ruskin
- MotherMargaret Cock Ruskin
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
1 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| — | Newdigate Prize | Received |
Notable Works
- Modern PaintersBook on art by John Ruskin
- The Seven Lamps of ArchitectureEssay on architecture by John Ruskin
- The Stones of Venicebook by John Ruskin
- Unto This LastEssay on economics by John Ruskin
- Fors ClavigeraPamphlet by John Ruskin
Education
- Christ Church
- King's College London
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q179126 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗
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