"It is a difficult task to give novelty to what is old, authority to what is new, brilliance to the common-place, light to the obscure, attraction to the stale, credibility to the doubtful..."
Ipigott is short for Ian Pigott. Born in Newcastle in the north east of England in 1943, I am now retired and share my time mainly between Denmark and Luxembourg where I have lived since 1973. Before that, I was in Montreal, Canada.
My principal interests are IT and culture in the widest sense as well as multilingualism, machine translation, history, new energy resources, public speaking, walking, cycling and exploring the quieter areas of Europe, in particular - but not exclusively - in Denmark, France and Luxembourg. I also try to encourage ordinary citizens to participate in building up knowledge resources on the web. Wikipedia is a great catalyst in this connection. I am fluent in Danish, French, German and Spanish and have a good reading knowledge of the other Scandinavian, Germanic and Romance languages but prefer to spend most of my editing time on the English Wikipedia in view of its extensive readership.
I always appreciate reactions and additional contributions to the articles I have started. If you wish to contact me by email, write to my Wikipedia user name at yahoo dot com.
biographies and background articles related to the above, including expansion of the articles on the Danish composer Carl Nielsen and his major compositions, on the novella Ved Vejen and on the Danish architects Jørn Utzon and Bjarke Ingels and their principal works
articles on Swedish art and architecture including Uppsala Cathedral, several churches especially those with frescos and a number of biographies (e.g. Anna Palm de Rosa)
general assistance with translation, mainly from Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish and Swedish, including Cortina d'Ampezzo and Claudia Cardinale
developed the Jean Sibelius article in connection with his 150th anniversary on 8 December 2015, and helped a bit with his tone poem The Oceanides
See here for a list of the pages I started (the most recent appear at the top). I say "started" advisedly as the better articles have all benefited from the work of other editors. If you are more interested in my most recent additions, you can find them here. For those interested in statistics, you can find my overall edit counts here.
On behalf of WP:WPWW, with appreciation for the women writer biographies you created during first quarter 2021. --Rosiestep (talk) 17:19, 2 April 2021 (UTC)
Ian, thank you for your dedication to helping the project close gaps that exist and Wikipedia to find a soul with which to feel. Your contributions are immeasurable. It is so important, this human experience we live. Never take it for granted. Your colors shine and I am grateful to have seen them on display. Tsistunagiska (talk) 16:35, 10 December 2020 (UTC)
Ipigott - Thank you for your participation! (11 articles) WomenArtistUpdates (talk) 00:44, 2 November 2020 (UTC)
The Teamwork Barnstar
I've noticed over and over again when you add a new member to the Women in Red Opt-In lists. Mostly, I say nothing about it, but I wanted you to know how much I appreciate that you do this action, which is quite important as it supports how we share news about our activities. Thank you, Ian. Rosiestep (talk) 13:55, 7 June 2020 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
Thank you for the French feminists wikidata that I juste discovered. Veryyy useful. Secotyne (talk) 15:33, 6 June 2020 (UTC)
Goddess Barnstar
I would like to award you this barnstar for the amount of work and effort you've put into WIR Less Unless (talk) 14:24, 8 April 2020 (UTC)
The Editor's Barnstar
Thank you very much for your support with Art+Feminism 2020 in Malta, especially your input on the Adelaide Conroy article by a regular participant in these annual edit-a-thons. -- ToniSant (talk) 18:07, 10 March 2020 (UTC)
The "Every-day" Award
Hi Ian, so thankful to see that stuff just magically happens on the Women in Red project. I finally figured out how to get a "Woman of the Day" picture to renew every day.... and this pic (I hope) will keep changing till at least the end of the month. Thank you. Victuallers (talk) 13:41, 12 January 2020 (UTC)
This is for your valuable efforts on contributing to Wikipedia. Thank you. PATHSLOPU 15:31, 20 October 2019 (UTC)
The Special Barnstar
Amazing body of work you do here, even one month!! We're very lucky to have you as an editor! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:51, 3 September 2019 (UTC)
The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
Today we asked our WikiScholars participants what surprised them the most about learning how to edit Wikipedia over the past few months. Mentally I was prepared for the bad surprises, the "I didn't realize it would be so hard for xyz reasons." But someone said that they were surprised at how welcomed they felt and they mentioned you specifically for coming to their talk page and writing encouraging words about their work. So thanks for going out of your way to welcome new users to Wikipedia. It really does leave an impression :) Elysia (Wiki Ed) (talk) 21:12, 16 August 2019 (UTC)
The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
Thank you for your above and beyond work on Vera Strodl Dowling and Kathleen Fox (aviator). I am impressed on these lengthly articles that you made for them and hope to send some more notable women in aviation your way for creation. Thanks! MrLinkinPark333 (talk) 05:01, 22 December 2018 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
Thank you for creating so many articles about castles in Luxembourg!Zigzig20s (talk) 12:37, 19 October 2018 (UTC)
Brilliant support to the Women in Red project. I see that its jumped from 17.41 to 17.48%. Wow! Brilliant. Don't understand why but great to see and good to know that you are doing so much support. Well done. Victuallers (talk) 13:37, 12 February 2018 (UTC)
The Barnstar of European Merit
I, Vami_IV, award the Barnstar of European Merit to Ipigott for their participation in the European 10,000 Challenge, no matter how minor. Ipigott, you are an invaluable part of Wikipedia and I always appreciate seeing your work. Enjoy the barnstar, you earned it. –Vami_IV✠ 02:29, 20 November 2017 (UTC)
this WikiAward was given to Ipigott by Vami_IV✠ on 02:29, 20 November 2017 (UTC)
The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
Thank you Ipigott for your amazing work on expanding the missing women list(s)!. Ear-phone (talk) 19:11, 18 October 2017 (UTC)
The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
For your hard work on the missing women lists and general effort towards women articles! Thankyou Ipigott. ♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:07, 14 September 2017 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
Thank you so much for keeping up this list: Wikipedia:WikiProject Women in Red/Outreach/List! I wanted to make sure you know how much I appreciate all the many things that you do, and that they are noticeable and important. Rosiestep (talk) 14:02, 24 June 2017 (UTC)
The Resilient Barnstar
16.97% - Well done for creating these figures, Ian.
It looks as if we will see a milestone of 17% very soon. Victuallers (talk) 12:23, 22 May 2017 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Diligence
This barnstar, awarded in the place of the national barnstar of Denmark, is awarded to Ipigott for his immense contributions to Wikipedia's coverage of Denmark. Gott mit Uns! Vami_IV✠ 16:47, 3 April 2017 (UTC)
Wikidata barnstar
Thank you, Ian, for the women in engineering redlist and for all the others, too. Appreciate what you do! Rosiestep (talk) 17:42, 9 January 2017 (UTC)
I nominate Ipigott to be Editor of the Week for his tireless efforts to improve WP. Ian speaks multiple languages (English Danish, French, German, Spanish, as well as having a working knowledge of Dutch, other Scandinavian and romance languages) and is an amazing resource for other editors in helping with translations and sourcing. He has been extremely active in creating articles focused on Scandinavia, Luxembourg, music, art, architecture, literature and women. Truly a Renaissance man, his expertise in many areas is staggering and his contributions to GA have included over 20 entries, not the least of which were creation of Malouma, the improvement of Jean Sibelius for his 150th anniversary and improvement of Carl Nielsen which he later promoted to FA. Besides creating over 6,000 pages and bringing over 200 articles to DYK, he is a tireless behind the scenes editor, sending invitations and thank yous for editathons, helping source newly created articles, creating lists to eliminate orphaned articles, adding categories, and in general encouraging and supporting other editors. Ipigott is reliable, authentic, bright, and articulate. If he says he's going to do something, he does it. A polyglot, his translation assistance is invaluable. A champion of the Women in Red project.
The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
Always amazes me how committed you are to Women in Red long term. You never seem to tire or lose interest. Keep up the great work you do! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:09, 28 August 2016 (UTC)
Thanks for the help so far on my article. I know you are all busy this month on the Art+Feminism so I appreciate it. I hadn't seen that citation style before. I'm fascinated and it's great to learn new things. ☕ Antiqueightchatter 23:21, 4 March 2016 (UTC)
Thank you, Ian, for creating and sending out the WiR invitations and thank yous for each event, plus compiling potential and actual participant lists. You are appreciated! Rosiestep (talk) 15:37, 27 January 2016 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
Your contributions to the Women in Red edit-a-thon this month have been nothing short of stellar so far! Keilana (talk) 19:40, 17 November 2015 (UTC)
The Technical Barnstar
For your hard work and effort in organizing editathons and invitations for the women project. ♦ Dr. Blofeld 17:21, 26 October 2015 (UTC)
Featured Article Star
A hearty congratulations on your first featured article. Almost achieved the impossible in promoting Carl Nielsen here!! Hope to see many more. Thankyou for all of your hard work on this, and that goes for Mirokado, Smerus and anybody else who helped edit and review it too, especially Nikkimaria, Brian, Tim and SchroCat! Thanks also to Gerda Arendt as without her comment to Crisco I'd not have even considered nomming!♦ Dr. Blofeld 10:17, 5 June 2015 (UTC)]]
All-Around Amazing Barnstar
I have no idea how you got through all those articles. You are truly an amazing mentor and an inspiration. SusunW (talk) 16:07, 8 April 2015 (UTC)
Mary Wollstonecraft Award
The Mary Wollstonecraft Award is awarded to contributors who have helped improve the coverage of women writers and their work on Wikipedia through content contributions, outreach, community changes and related actions. In particular, thank you for your efforts with the WikiProject Women writers start-up; your ideas and contributions are much appreciated. --Rosiestep (talk) 23:21, 29 November 2014 (UTC)
Danish Barnstar of National Merit
For your hard work in getting the top five Danish cities to GA status. Congratulations!! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:48, 2 August 2014 (UTC)
Coordinator Award
Thank you for once again taking a lead in coordinating women's biographies during Women's History Month, this time emphasizing women of dance. Rosiestep (talk) 23:13, 22 February 2014 (UTC)
The Teamwork Barnstar
Congratulations on promoting Copenhagen to GA! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:13, 23 January 2014 (UTC)
The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
Excellent work on Skagen related articles of late. Very impressive stuff. We'll have Skagen up to GA by the end of the month and, um, Uppsala Cathedral! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:07, 15 October 2013 (UTC)
If I may say so, I think Swedish churches suddenly got a whole lot better coverage! Thanks for getting me going on the frescos! Yakikaki (talk) 20:50, 9 September 2013 (UTC)
For your impressive work on improving coverage of women on wikipedia. ♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 13:48, 30 April 2013 (UTC)
Expanded list of women photographers award
Thanks for adding to wikipedia's coverage with all the new and expanded bios! Rosiestep (talk) 14:20, 4 April 2013 (UTC)
The Teamwork Barnstar
Thank you for your help regarding copyedit of Amdavad ni Gufa. Nizil (talk) 19:44, 18 December 2012 (UTC)
Danish Barnstar of National Merit
For your amazingly productive contributions over the past few weeks and the quantity of good quality starter articles. You are exactly the sort of editor wikipedia needs. Keep up the great work! ♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 17:15, 27 November 2012 (UTC)
For your tremendous contribution to the coverage of Danish culture and art on Wikipedia Ramblersen (talk) 14:24, 8 April 2010 (UTC)
this WikiAward was given to Ipigott by Ramblersen (talk) on 14:24, 8 April 2010 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Fine Arts
For your invaluable contributions to a wide range of articles on arts and culture, and in particular the overarching topic improvements to architecture, painting and photography. Your efforts surely made a great difference for many editors and readers. Elekhh (talk) 05:35, 22 December 2010 (UTC)
The Classical Barnstar
For your work on Carl Nielsen which raised the article to B-class and the creation of related articles, significantly improving the coverage of this composer. Mirokado (talk) 08:13, 29 December 2010 (UTC)
To Kaldari, Ipigott, and WereSpielChequers: Thank you for helping make Wadsworth Jarrell a Good Article! I really appreciate the keen eye and contributions you made to improve the article. Much #wikilove to you all and I hope to work with you on another GA soon! SarahStierch (talk) 14:12, 14 July 2011 (UTC)
WikiProject Architecture Award
For your outstanding contributions to Wikipedia's coverage of Architecture of Denmark and Jørn Utzon's oeuvre, as well as your role in stimulating a friendly collaborative editorial environment. Elekhh (talk) 21:55, 18 October 2011 (UTC)
The Editor's Barnstar
Bellavista - another great contribution to architecture! Whiteghost.ink 01:23, 4 November 2011 (UTC)
WikiProject Architecture Award
Thanks for all your great work improving and adding to the List of female architects, as well as the many new articles you have created as a result. I've no idea how you find the time!! Sionk (talk) 02:01, 1 March 2012 (UTC)
Golden Wiki Award
Thanks for your recent contributions! 66.87.0.137 (talk) 13:45, 31 March 2012 (UTC)
The Special Barnstar
For being an outstanding wikipedian and assisting in articles and translations. You are a credit to the site! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:49, 23 April 2012 (UTC)
I greatly appreciate your assistance with translation and the bibliography of encyclopedias, so a small token of my appreciation of your help and interest. ♦ Dr. Blofeld 15:47, 3 October 2012 (UTC)
Archives of American Art Barnstar
This Barnstar is for your tireless contributions to Wikipedia related to the Archives of American Art. Thank you and I look forward to your continued contributions! SarahStierch (talk) 15:20, 17 July 2011 (UTC)
Archives of American Art Barnstar
I, Sarah Stierch, hereby award you, Ipigott, with the Archives of American Art Barnstar for your contributions related to improving coverage about American art on Wikimedia projects, and especially assisting in helping Louise Nevelson become a good article! Thanks so much! SarahStierch (talk) 22:44, 10 October 2011 (UTC)
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