Edvard Ravnikar

Slovenian architect (1907–1993)
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Edvard Ravnikar

Summary

Edvard Ravnikar is a human[1]. He was born in Novo Mesto[2]. He was born on December 4, 1907[3]. He died in Ljubljana[4]. He died on August 23, 1993[5]. He worked as an architect[6], urban planner[7], opinion journalist[8], art critic[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (277 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Edvard Ravnikar was born in Novo Mesto[2].
  • Edvard Ravnikar passed away in Ljubljana[4].
  • Edvard Ravnikar was born on December 4, 1907[3].
  • Edvard Ravnikar died on August 23, 1993[5].
  • A child of Edvard Ravnikar was Edo Ravnikar[12].
  • Edvard Ravnikar held citizenship in Slovenia[13].
  • Edvard Ravnikar held citizenship in Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia[14].
  • Edvard Ravnikar held citizenship in Kingdom of Yugoslavia[15].
  • Edvard Ravnikar held citizenship in Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes[16].
  • Edvard Ravnikar held citizenship in Cisleithania[17].
  • Edvard Ravnikar worked as an architect[6].
  • Edvard Ravnikar's professions included urban planner[7].
  • Edvard Ravnikar worked as an opinion journalist[8].
  • Edvard Ravnikar's professions included art critic[9].
  • Edvard Ravnikar worked as a university teacher[10].
  • Edvard Ravnikar's field of work was architecture[18].
  • Edvard Ravnikar's field of work was urbanism[19].
  • Edvard Ravnikar's field of work was architectural theory[20].
  • Edvard Ravnikar's field of work was opinion journalism[21].
  • Edvard Ravnikar's field of work was art criticism[22].
  • Among Edvard Ravnikar's employers was University of Ljubljana[23].
  • Edvard Ravnikar was educated at University of Ljubljana[24].
  • Edvard Ravnikar's education included a stint at Novo Mesto Grammar School[25].
  • A notable student of Edvard Ravnikar was Stanko Kristl[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Edvard Ravnikar is Republic Square, Ljubljana[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Novo Mesto[2], Edvard Ravnikar… he was born on December 4, 1907[3].

Education

Educated at University of Ljubljana[24], a public university[28], in Slovenia[29], founded in 1919[30], headquartered in University of Ljubljana Palace[31] and Novo Mesto Grammar School[25], a Gymnasium[32], in Slovenia[33], founded in 1746[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6], urban planner[7], opinion journalist[8], art critic[9], and university teacher[10]. Fields of work include architecture[18], an academic discipline[35]; urbanism[19], a branch of science[36]; architectural theory[20], an academic discipline[37]; opinion journalism[21], a journalism genre[38]; and art criticism[22], a literary form[39]. Edvard Ravnikar was employed by University of Ljubljana[23]. A notable student of him was Stanko Kristl[26].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Republic Square, Ljubljana[27], a square[40], in Slovenia[41], founded in 1962[42] and Prešeren Square[43], a square[44], in Slovenia[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Prešeren Award[46], an art prize[47], in Slovenia[48], founded in 1946[49] and Župančič Award[50], a cultural prize[51], in Slovenia[52], founded in 1965[53].

Personal Life

A child of Edvard Ravnikar was Edo Ravnikar[12].

Death and Burial

Edvard Ravnikar died on August 23, 1993[5]. He died in Ljubljana[4].

Why It Matters

Edvard Ravnikar ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (277 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was Edvard Ravnikar born?

Born in Novo Mesto[2], Edvard Ravnikar…

Where did Edvard Ravnikar die?

Edvard Ravnikar died in Ljubljana[4].

What did Edvard Ravnikar do for work?

Edvard Ravnikar worked as architect[6], urban planner[7], opinion journalist[8], art critic[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Edvard Ravnikar go to school?

Edvard Ravnikar was educated at University of Ljubljana[24] and Novo Mesto Grammar School[25].

What awards did Edvard Ravnikar receive?

Honors received include Prešeren Award[46] and Župančič Award[50].

References

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  11. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [22] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [43] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  22. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [45] ↑ . 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. [54] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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