Ettore Sottsass
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Summary
Ettore Sottsass was born on September 14, 1917[1], in Innsbruck[2]. He died on December 31, 2007[3], in Milan[4]. He worked as an architect[5], designer[6], painter[7], businessperson[8], and jewelry designer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,412 views/month, #7,164 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1917[11]
- Father: Ettore Sottsass senior[12]
- Spouse: Fernanda Pivano[13]
- Country of citizenship: Italy[14], Austria[15], Kingdom of Italy[16]
- Occupation: photographer[17], industrial designer[18]
- Educated at: Polytechnic University of Turin[19], Polytechnic University of Milan[20]
- Notable work: Torino Esposizioni[21], Memphis Group[22]
- Award received: Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[23], honorary Royal Designer for Industry[24], Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Commons category: Ettore Sottsass[27]
- Archives at: Bibliothèque Kandinsky[28]
- Cause of death: heart failure[29]
- Residence: Milan[30]
- Family name: Sottsass[31]
- Given name: Ettore[32]
- Described at URL: https://www.centrepompidou.fr/fr/magazine/article/ettore-sottsass-de-la-spiritualite-dans-le-design[33], https://designmuseum.org/designers/ettore-sottsass[34], https://www.solisprints.co.uk/pages/artist-ettore-sottsass[35]
- Manner of death: natural causes[36]
- Partner in business or sport: Alberto Zorzi[37], Santi Caleca[38]
- Described by source: hedendaagsesieraden.nl[39]
- Participant in: documenta 8[40], Scultura Aurea[41], Mirror Mirror: Reflections on Design at Chatsworth[42], Say Hello, Wave Goodbye[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[44], German[45]
- Commons Creator page: Ettorre Sottsass[46]
- Name in native language: Ettore Sottsass[47]
Why It Matters
Ettore Sottsass has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was Ettore Sottsass born?
Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck[2].
Where did Ettore Sottsass die?
Ettore Sottsass passed away in Milan[4].
Who were Ettore Sottsass's parents?
Ettore Sottsass's father was Ettore Sottsass senior[12].
Who was Ettore Sottsass married to?
Ettore Sottsass's spouses include Fernanda Pivano[13].
What did Ettore Sottsass do for work?
Ettore Sottsass worked as an architect[5], designer[6], painter[7], businessperson[8], and jewelry designer[9].
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].