About Nancy Spender
Lived 1909 – 2001 (aged 91). Nancy Spender was a British painter.
Nancy Culliford Spender (née Sharp, formerly Coldstream; 29 October 1909 – 20 June 2001) was a British painter, described on her death as "much underrated". Her grandfather, Edward Sharp, had been a surgeon at Truro. She attended Cheltenham Ladies' College and the Slade School of Art from 1928 to 1931. At the Slade, she met and married her first husband, William Coldstream, with whom she had two daughters.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Nancy Spender?
British artist (1909-2001)
When was Nancy Spender born?
Nancy Spender was born on 29 October 1909.
When did Nancy Spender die?
Nancy Spender died on 20 June 2001.
What was Nancy Spender's occupation?
Nancy Spender was a painter.
What nationality was Nancy Spender?
Nancy Spender was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nancy Spender. https://biography.guide/nancy-spender/
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