Edwin Lutyens
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Summary
Edwin Lutyens was born on March 29, 1869[1], in London[2]. He died on January 1, 1944[3], in London[4]. He worked as an urban planner[5], architect[6], and visual artist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,000 views/month, #6,836 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1869[9]
- Place of burial: St Paul's Cathedral[10]
- Father: Charles Augustus Henry Lutyens[11]
- Mother: Mary Theresa Gallwey[12]
- Spouse: Emily Lutyens[13]
- Child: Mary Lutyens[14], Elisabeth Lutyens[15], Robert Lutyens[16], Barbara Lutyens[17], Ursula Lutyens[18]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[19]
- Field of work: architecture[20]
- Position held: President of the Royal Academy of Arts[21], president[22]
- Educated at: Royal College of Art[23]
- Notable work: Cheylesmore Memorial[24], St Jude's Church, Hampstead Garden Suburb[25], the Cenotaph[26], Thiepval Memorial[27], Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral[28], Tower Hill Memorial[29], Gledstone Hall[30], Hampton Court Bridge[31], Patiala House[32], Lindisfarne Castle[33], British ambassador's residence in Washington, D.C.[34], India Gate[35], Abbey House, Barrow-in-Furness[36], 100 King Street[37]
- Award received: Royal Gold Medal[38], AIA Gold Medal[39], Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[40], Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects[41], Order of Merit[42], Royal Academician[43], Knight Bachelor[44]
- Member of: Royal Academy of Arts[45], Royal Institute of British Architects[46], Royal Fine Art Commission[47], Burlington Fine Arts Club[48]
- Sex or gender: male[49]
- Commons category: Edwin Lutyens[50]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[51]
- Family name: Lutyens[52]
- Given name: Edwin[53]
Why It Matters
Edwin Lutyens has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
He has been cited as an influence by Sigurd Frosterus[56], an architect[57], 1876–1956[58], of Finland[59], awarded the Karl Emil Tollander Prize[60].
FAQs
Where was Edwin Lutyens born?
Edwin Lutyens was born in London[2].
Where did Edwin Lutyens die?
Edwin Lutyens passed away in London[4].
Who were Edwin Lutyens's parents?
Edwin Lutyens's father was Charles Augustus Henry Lutyens[11]. Edwin Lutyens's mother was Mary Theresa Gallwey[12].
Who was Edwin Lutyens married to?
Edwin Lutyens's spouses include Emily Lutyens[13].
What did Edwin Lutyens do for work?
Edwin Lutyens worked as an urban planner[5], architect[6], and visual artist[7].
Where did Edwin Lutyens go to school?
Edwin Lutyens was educated at Royal College of Art[23].
What awards did Edwin Lutyens receive?
Honors received include Royal Gold Medal[38], AIA Gold Medal[39], Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[40], and Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects[41].
Who did Edwin Lutyens influence?
Edwin Lutyens has been cited as an influence by Sigurd Frosterus[56].