Aldo van Eyck
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Summary
Aldo van Eyck was born on March 16, 1918[1], in Driebergen[2]. He died on January 14, 1999[3], in Amsterdam[4]. He worked as an architect[5], university teacher[6], scenographer[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (614 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Driebergen-Rijsenburg[10]
- Place of death: Loenen aan de Vecht[11]
- Date of death: January 13, 1999[12]
- Father: Pieter Nicolaas van Eyck[13]
- Spouse: Hannie van Rooijen[14]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[15]
- Native language: Dutch[16]
- Field of work: architecture[17], product design[18]
- Employer: Delft University of Technology[19], Aldo van Eyck en Theo Bosch, architecten v.o.f. (1970-1979)[20]
- Educated at: ETH Zurich[21], Sidcot School[22]
- Notable work: Terrains de jeux (Aldo van Eyck)[23], Burgerweeshuis[24]
- Award received: Royal Gold Medal[25], Wolf Prize in Architecture[26], Rotterdam-Maaskant Prize[27], Sikkens Prize[28], Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Commons category: Aldo van Eyck[31]
- Archives at: private archive[32], Nieuwe Instituut[33]
- Family name: van Eyck[34]
- Given name: Aldo[35], Ernest[36]
- Topic's main category: Category:Aldo van Eyck[37]
- Described at URL: https://theaterencyclopedie.nl/wiki/Aldo_van_Eyck[38]
- Partner in business or sport: Hannie van Rooijen[39], Theo Bosch[40]
- Described by source: TheaterEncyclopedie[41], Designers in Nederland. Een eeuw productvormgeving[42]
- Participant in: documenta x[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[44]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1945[45]
- End of work period: January 1, 1976[46]
Why It Matters
Aldo van Eyck has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Aldo van Eyck born?
Aldo van Eyck was born in Driebergen[2].
Where did Aldo van Eyck die?
Aldo van Eyck died in Amsterdam[4].
Who were Aldo van Eyck's parents?
Aldo van Eyck's father was Pieter Nicolaas van Eyck[13].
Who was Aldo van Eyck married to?
Aldo van Eyck's spouses include Hannie van Rooijen[14].
What did Aldo van Eyck do for work?
Aldo van Eyck worked as an architect[5], university teacher[6], scenographer[7], and writer[8].
Where did Aldo van Eyck go to school?
Aldo van Eyck was educated at ETH Zurich[21] and Sidcot School[22].
What awards did Aldo van Eyck receive?
Honors received include Royal Gold Medal[25], Wolf Prize in Architecture[26], Rotterdam-Maaskant Prize[27], and Sikkens Prize[28].