Ettore Sottsass

Summary

Ettore Sottsass is a human^[1]. Born in Innsbruck^[2], he… he was born on +1917-09-14T00:00:00Z^[3]. He died in Milan^[4]. He died on +2007-12-31T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as an architect^[6], designer^[7], painter^[8], businessperson^[9], and jewelry designer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (156 views/month, #7,164 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Innsbruck^[2], Ettore Sottsass…
• Ettore Sottsass died in Milan^[4].
• Ettore Sottsass was born on +1917-09-14T00:00:00Z^[3].
• Ettore Sottsass was born on +1917-01-01T00:00:00Z^[12].
• Ettore Sottsass died on +2007-12-31T00:00:00Z^[5].
• Ettore Sottsass's father was Ettore Sottsass senior^[13].
• Among Ettore Sottsass's spouses was Fernanda Pivano^[14].
• Ettore Sottsass held citizenship in Italy^[15].
• Ettore Sottsass held citizenship in Austria^[16].
• Ettore Sottsass held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy^[17].
• Ettore Sottsass's professions included architect^[6].
• Ettore Sottsass worked as a designer^[7].
• Ettore Sottsass's professions included painter^[8].
• Ettore Sottsass worked as a businessperson^[9].
• Ettore Sottsass worked as a jewelry designer^[10].
• Ettore Sottsass's professions included photographer^[18].
• Ettore Sottsass's education included a stint at Polytechnic University of Turin^[19].
• Ettore Sottsass's education included a stint at Polytechnic University of Milan^[20].
• A notable work attributed to Ettore Sottsass is Torino Esposizioni^[21].
• A notable work attributed to Ettore Sottsass is Memphis Group^[22].
• Ettore Sottsass received the Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic^[23].
• Ettore Sottsass received the honorary Royal Designer for Industry^[24].
• Ettore Sottsass received the Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art^[25].
• Ettore Sottsass's image is recorded as Ettore Sottsass 1969.jpg^[26].
• Ettore Sottsass is recorded as male^[27].

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Origins and Family

Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck^[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1917-09-14T00:00:00Z^[3] and +1917-01-01T00:00:00Z^[12]. His father was he senior^[13].

Education

Educated at Polytechnic University of Turin^[19], an institute of technology^[28], in Italy^[29], founded in 1906^[30] and Polytechnic University of Milan^[20], an institute of technology^[31], in Italy^[32], founded in 1863^[33], headquartered in Milan^[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect^[6], designer^[7], painter^[8], businessperson^[9], jewelry designer^[10], and photographer^[18].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Torino Esposizioni^[21], a convention center^[35], in Italy^[36], founded in 1938^[37] and Memphis Group^[22], a design agency^[38], in Italy^[39], founded in 1981^[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic^[23], a grade of an order^[41], in Italy^[42]; honorary Royal Designer for Industry^[24], an award^[43], in United Kingdom^[44]; and Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art^[25], a grade of an order^[45], in Italy^[46].

Personal Life

Ettore Sottsass was married to Fernanda Pivano^[14].

Death and Burial

Ettore Sottsass died on +2007-12-31T00:00:00Z^[5]. He died in Milan^[4]. The cause of death was heart failure^[47].

Why It Matters

Ettore Sottsass ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (156 views/month, #7,164 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[48] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[49]

FAQs

Where was Ettore Sottsass born?

Ettore Sottsass's place of birth was Innsbruck^[2].

Where did Ettore Sottsass die?

Ettore Sottsass died in Milan^[4].

Who were Ettore Sottsass's parents?

Ettore Sottsass's father was Ettore Sottsass senior^[13].

Who was Ettore Sottsass married to?

Ettore Sottsass's spouses include Fernanda Pivano^[14].

What did Ettore Sottsass do for work?

Ettore Sottsass worked as architect^[6], designer^[7], painter^[8], businessperson^[9], and jewelry designer^[10].

Where did Ettore Sottsass go to school?

Ettore Sottsass was educated at Polytechnic University of Turin^[19] and Polytechnic University of Milan^[20].

What awards did Ettore Sottsass receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic^[23], honorary Royal Designer for Industry^[24], and Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art^[25].