Daniel Burnham
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Daniel Burnham
Summary
Daniel Burnham is a human[1]. He was born in Henderson[2]. He was born on September 4, 1846[3]. He passed away in Heidelberg[4]. He died on June 1, 1912[5]. He worked as an architect[6], writer[7], and urban planner[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,294 views/month, #6,941 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Daniel Burnham's place of birth was Henderson[2].
- Daniel Burnham died in Heidelberg[4].
- Daniel Burnham was born on September 4, 1846[3].
- Daniel Burnham died on June 1, 1912[5].
- Burial took place at Graceland Cemetery[10].
- Daniel Burnham's father was Edwin Burnham[11].
- Daniel Burnham's mother was Elizabeth Burnham[12].
- Daniel Burnham was married to Margaret Burnham[13].
- A child of Daniel Burnham was Hubert Burnham[14].
- A child of Daniel Burnham was Daniel Burnham Jr.[15].
- Daniel Burnham held citizenship in United States[16].
- Daniel Burnham's professions included architect[6].
- Daniel Burnham's professions included writer[7].
- Daniel Burnham's professions included urban planner[8].
- Daniel Burnham's field of work was architecture[17].
- Daniel Burnham held the position of chairperson[18].
- A notable work attributed to Daniel Burnham is Washington Union Station[19].
- A notable work attributed to Daniel Burnham is Flatiron Building[20].
- A notable work attributed to Daniel Burnham is Reliance Building[21].
- A notable work attributed to Daniel Burnham is Ellicott Square Building[22].
- A notable work attributed to Daniel Burnham is Filene's Department Store[23].
- Daniel Burnham received the Fellow of the American Institute of Architects[24].
- Daniel Burnham was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[25].
- Daniel Burnham was a member of United States Commission of Fine Arts[26].
- Daniel Burnham's religion is recorded as General Church of the New Jerusalem[27].
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Origins and Family
Daniel Burnham's place of birth was Henderson[2]. He was born on September 4, 1846[3]. His father was Edwin Burnham[11]. His mother was Elizabeth Burnham[12].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include architect[6], writer[7], and urban planner[8]. Daniel Burnham's field of work was architecture[17]. He held the position of chairperson[18].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Washington Union Station[19], a central station[28], in United States[29], founded in 1908[30]; Flatiron Building[20], an office building[31], in United States[32], founded in 1902[33]; Reliance Building[21], a skyscraper[34], in United States[35], founded in 1895[36]; Ellicott Square Building[22], an architectural structure[37], in United States[38], founded in 1896[39]; and Filene's Department Store[23], a historic building[40], in United States[41], founded in 1911[42]. Things named for Daniel Burnham include Burnham Park[43], a park[44], in Philippines[45].
Recognition
Daniel Burnham received the Fellow of the American Institute of Architects[24].
Personal Life
Daniel Burnham was married to Margaret Burnham[13]. Children include Hubert Burnham[14], an architect[46], 1882–1968[47], of United States[48] and Daniel Burnham Jr.[15], an architect[49], 1886–1961[50], of United States[51]. His religion is recorded as General Church of the New Jerusalem[27].
Death and Burial
Daniel Burnham died on June 1, 1912[5]. He died in Heidelberg[4]. The cause of death was foodborne illness[52]. Burial took place at Graceland Cemetery[10].
Why It Matters
Daniel Burnham ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,294 views/month, #6,941 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
Entities named for him include Burnham Park[43], a park[44], in Philippines[45].
FAQs
Where was Daniel Burnham born?
Daniel Burnham was born in Henderson[2].
Where did Daniel Burnham die?
Daniel Burnham passed away in Heidelberg[4].
Who were Daniel Burnham's parents?
Daniel Burnham's father was Edwin Burnham[11]. Daniel Burnham's mother was Elizabeth Burnham[12].
Who was Daniel Burnham married to?
Daniel Burnham's spouses include Margaret Burnham[13].
What did Daniel Burnham do for work?
Daniel Burnham worked as architect[6], writer[7], and urban planner[8].
What awards did Daniel Burnham receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the American Institute of Architects[24].