Albert Henry Munsell
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Summary
Albert Henry Munsell was born on January 6, 1858[1], in Boston[2]. He died on June 28, 1918[3], in Brookline[4]. He worked as a painter[5], inventor[6], and teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (369 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: South Street Cemetery[9]
- Spouse: Juliet Ector Orr[10]
- Child: Alexander Ector Orr Munsell[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Educated at: Académie Julian[13], Massachusetts College of Art and Design[14]
- Notable work: Munsell Color System[15], photometer[16], A Color Notation[17], Seascape[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Commons category: Albert Henry Munsell[20]
- Family name: Munsell[21]
- Given name: Albert[22]
- Work location: United States[23]
- Relative: Joel Munsell[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- Affiliation: Munsell Color Company[26]
- Commons Creator page: Albert Henry Munsell[27]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1878[28]
- End of work period: January 1, 1918[29]
- Has works in the collection: Worcester Art Museum[30]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[31]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Albert Henry Munsell include Munsell Color System[32], a color model[33].
Why It Matters
Albert Henry Munsell has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
He is credited with the discovery of Munsell Color System[36], a color model[37]. Entities named for him include Munsell Color System[32], a color model[33].
FAQs
Where was Albert Henry Munsell born?
Albert Henry Munsell was born in Boston[2].
Where did Albert Henry Munsell die?
Albert Henry Munsell died in Brookline[4].
Who was Albert Henry Munsell married to?
Albert Henry Munsell's spouses include Juliet Ector Orr[10].
What did Albert Henry Munsell do for work?
Albert Henry Munsell worked as a painter[5], inventor[6], and teacher[7].
Where did Albert Henry Munsell go to school?
Albert Henry Munsell was educated at Académie Julian[13] and Massachusetts College of Art and Design[14].
What did Albert Henry Munsell discover?
Albert Henry Munsell is credited as discoverer of Munsell Color System[36].