Augustus Pugin

English architect and designer (1812–1852)
Person human Q313288
Augustus Pugin
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Augustus Pugin

Summary

Augustus Pugin is a human[1]. Born in Bloomsbury[2], he… he was born on March 1, 1812[3]. He passed away in Ramsgate[4]. He died on September 14, 1852[5]. He worked as an architect[6], art historian[7], and designer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (112 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Augustus Pugin was born in Bloomsbury[2].
  • Augustus Pugin passed away in Ramsgate[4].
  • Augustus Pugin was born on March 1, 1812[3].
  • Augustus Pugin died on September 14, 1852[5].
  • Augustus Pugin's father was Augustus Charles Pugin[10].
  • Augustus Pugin's mother was Catherine Welby[11].
  • Augustus Pugin was married to Sarah Ann Garnett[12].
  • Augustus Pugin was married to Louisa Button[13].
  • Among Augustus Pugin's spouses was Jane Knill[14].
  • A child of Augustus Pugin was Cuthbert Welby Pugin[15].
  • A child of Augustus Pugin was E. W. Pugin[16].
  • A child of Augustus Pugin was Agnes Pugin[17].
  • A child of Augustus Pugin was Catherine Pugin[18].
  • A child of Augustus Pugin was Mary Pugin[19].
  • A child of Augustus Pugin was Margaret Pugin[20].
  • Augustus Pugin held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
  • Augustus Pugin's professions included architect[6].
  • Augustus Pugin worked as an art historian[7].
  • Augustus Pugin worked as a designer[8].
  • Augustus Pugin's field of work was architecture[22].
  • Augustus Pugin's education included a stint at Christ's Hospital[23].
  • A notable student of Augustus Pugin was Jean-Baptiste Bethune[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Augustus Pugin is Palace of Westminster[25].
  • Augustus Pugin is recorded as male[26].
  • Augustus Pugin's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bloomsbury[2], Augustus Pugin… he was born on March 1, 1812[3]. His father was Augustus Charles Pugin[10]. His mother was Catherine Welby[11].

Education

Augustus Pugin's education included a stint at Christ's Hospital[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6], art historian[7], and designer[8]. Augustus Pugin's field of work was architecture[22]. A notable student of him was Jean-Baptiste Bethune[24].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Augustus Pugin is Palace of Westminster[25].

Personal Life

Spouses include Sarah Ann Garnett[12]; Louisa Button[13]; and Jane Knill[14], 1826–1909[28]. Children include Cuthbert Welby Pugin[15], an architect[29], 1840–1928[30]; E. W. Pugin[16], an architect[31], 1834–1875[32], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[33], awarded the Knight of St. Sylvester[34]; Agnes Pugin[17]; Catherine Pugin[18]; Mary Pugin[19], 1843–1933[35]; and Margaret Pugin[20].

Death and Burial

Augustus Pugin died on September 14, 1852[5]. He passed away in Ramsgate[4].

Why It Matters

Augustus Pugin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (112 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Augustus Pugin born?

Augustus Pugin was born in Bloomsbury[2].

Where did Augustus Pugin die?

Augustus Pugin died in Ramsgate[4].

Who were Augustus Pugin's parents?

Augustus Pugin's father was Augustus Charles Pugin[10]. Augustus Pugin's mother was Catherine Welby[11].

Who was Augustus Pugin married to?

Augustus Pugin's spouses include Sarah Ann Garnett[12], Louisa Button[13], and Jane Knill[14].

What did Augustus Pugin do for work?

Augustus Pugin worked as architect[6], art historian[7], and designer[8].

Where did Augustus Pugin go to school?

Augustus Pugin was educated at Christ's Hospital[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage of England, Scotland, and Ireland: The peerage of Scotland. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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