Charles Eames

American designer (1907-1978)
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Charles Eames
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Charles Eames

Summary

Charles Eames is a human[1]. His place of birth was St. Louis[2]. He was born on +1907-06-17T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in St. Louis[4]. He died on +1978-08-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a designer[6], architect[7], filmmaker[8], film director[9], and director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (188 views/month, #7,141 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in St. Louis[2], Charles Eames…
  • Charles Eames passed away in St. Louis[4].
  • Charles Eames was born on +1907-06-17T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Charles Eames died on +1978-08-21T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Charles Eames is buried at Calvary Cemetery[12].
  • Among Charles Eames's spouses was Ray Eames[13].
  • A child of Charles Eames was Lucia Eames[14].
  • Charles Eames held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Charles Eames worked as a designer[6].
  • Charles Eames worked as an architect[7].
  • Charles Eames worked as a filmmaker[8].
  • Charles Eames's professions included film director[9].
  • Charles Eames worked as a director[10].
  • Charles Eames worked as a graphic artist[16].
  • Charles Eames's field of work was modern architecture[17].
  • Charles Eames's field of work was furniture design[18].
  • Charles Eames's field of work was industrial design right[19].
  • Charles Eames's field of work was graphic design[20].
  • Charles Eames's field of work was industrial design[21].
  • Among Charles Eames's employers was Harvard University[22].
  • Charles Eames was educated at Washington University in St. Louis[23].
  • Charles Eames received the honorary Royal Designer for Industry[24].
  • Charles Eames was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25].
  • Charles Eames was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[26].
  • Charles Eames's image is recorded as Charles Eames in Arts & Architecture, January 1945 (page 41 crop).jpg[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in St. Louis[2], Charles Eames… he was born on +1907-06-17T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Charles Eames's education included a stint at Washington University in St. Louis[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include designer[6], architect[7], filmmaker[8], film director[9], director[10], and graphic artist[16]. Fields of work include modern architecture[17], an architectural style[28]; furniture design[18], an activity[29]; industrial design right[19], an industrial property rights[30]; graphic design[20], a field of study[31]; and industrial design[21], an academic discipline[32]. Among Charles Eames's employers was Harvard University[22].

Recognition

Charles Eames received the honorary Royal Designer for Industry[24].

Personal Life

Charles Eames was married to Ray Eames[13]. A child of him was Lucia Eames[14].

Death and Burial

Charles Eames died on +1978-08-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in St. Louis[4]. Burial took place at Calvary Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Charles Eames ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (188 views/month, #7,141 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

He has been cited as an influence by Pierre Paulin[35], a designer[36], 1927–2009[37], of France[38], awarded the René Gabriel Prize[39], specialised in furniture design[40].

FAQs

Where was Charles Eames born?

Charles Eames was born in St. Louis[2].

Where did Charles Eames die?

Charles Eames passed away in St. Louis[4].

Who was Charles Eames married to?

Charles Eames's spouses include Ray Eames[13].

What did Charles Eames do for work?

Charles Eames worked as designer[6], architect[7], filmmaker[8], film director[9], and director[10].

Where did Charles Eames go to school?

Charles Eames was educated at Washington University in St. Louis[23].

What awards did Charles Eames receive?

Honors received include honorary Royal Designer for Industry[24].

Who did Charles Eames influence?

Charles Eames has been cited as an influence by Pierre Paulin[35].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [27] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . KulturNav. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . arch-pavouk.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Union List of Artist Names. wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . thersa.org. Retrieved . thersa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . arch-pavouk.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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