Erich Mendelsohn

Jewish-German architect (1887–1953)
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Erich Mendelsohn

Summary

Erich Mendelsohn is a human[1]. Born in Olsztyn[2], he… he was born on March 21, 1887[3]. He passed away in San Francisco[4]. He died on September 15, 1953[5]. He worked as an architect[6] and photographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (111 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Erich Mendelsohn's place of birth was Olsztyn[2].
  • Erich Mendelsohn died in San Francisco[4].
  • Erich Mendelsohn was born on March 21, 1887[3].
  • Erich Mendelsohn died on September 15, 1953[5].
  • Erich Mendelsohn died on September 16, 1953[9].
  • Erich Mendelsohn was married to Luise Mendelsohn[10].
  • A child of Erich Mendelsohn was Esther Mendelsohn[11].
  • Erich Mendelsohn held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Erich Mendelsohn held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Erich Mendelsohn held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Erich Mendelsohn worked as an architect[6].
  • Erich Mendelsohn's professions included photographer[7].
  • Erich Mendelsohn's field of work was architecture[15].
  • Erich Mendelsohn was employed by University of California, Berkeley[16].
  • Erich Mendelsohn was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[17].
  • Erich Mendelsohn was educated at Technical University of Munich[18].
  • Erich Mendelsohn's education included a stint at University of Wrocław[19].
  • Erich Mendelsohn's education included a stint at Technische Universität Berlin[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Erich Mendelsohn is Einstein Tower[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Erich Mendelsohn is Petersdorff Department Store[22].
  • Erich Mendelsohn received the Guggenheim Fellowship[23].
  • Erich Mendelsohn is recorded as male[24].
  • Erich Mendelsohn's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Erich Mendelsohn is associated with the New Objectivity movement[26].
  • Erich Mendelsohn's Commons category is recorded as Erich Mendelsohn[27].

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Origins and Family

Erich Mendelsohn's place of birth was Olsztyn[2]. He was born on March 21, 1887[3].

Education

Educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[17], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1472[30], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[31]; Technical University of Munich[18], an institute of technology[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1868[34], headquartered in Munich[35]; University of Wrocław[19], a university[36], in Poland[37], founded in 1702[38]; and Technische Universität Berlin[20], a public research university[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1946[41], headquartered in Technische Universität Berlin, Hauptgebäude[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6] and photographer[7]. Erich Mendelsohn's field of work was architecture[15]. He was employed by University of California, Berkeley[16].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Einstein Tower[21], a tower[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1919[45] and Petersdorff Department Store[22], a department store[46], in Poland[47].

Recognition

Erich Mendelsohn received the Guggenheim Fellowship[23].

Personal Life

Erich Mendelsohn was married to Luise Mendelsohn[10]. A child of him was Esther Mendelsohn[11].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 15, 1953[5] and September 16, 1953[9]. Erich Mendelsohn died in San Francisco[4].

Why It Matters

Erich Mendelsohn ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (111 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Erich Mendelsohn born?

Erich Mendelsohn was born in Olsztyn[2].

Where did Erich Mendelsohn die?

Erich Mendelsohn passed away in San Francisco[4].

Who was Erich Mendelsohn married to?

Erich Mendelsohn's spouses include Luise Mendelsohn[10].

What did Erich Mendelsohn do for work?

Erich Mendelsohn worked as architect[6] and photographer[7].

Where did Erich Mendelsohn go to school?

Erich Mendelsohn was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[17], Technical University of Munich[18], University of Wrocław[19], and Technische Universität Berlin[20].

What awards did Erich Mendelsohn receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . ema.smb.museum. Retrieved . ema.smb.museum. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . ema.smb.museum. Retrieved . ema.smb.museum. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . arch-pavouk.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . berlin.de. berlin.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [9] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [21] . berlin.de. berlin.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . 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
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  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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