Ettore Sottsass

Italian architect and designer (1917–2007)
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Ettore Sottsass
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Ettore Sottsass

Summary

Ettore Sottsass is a human[1]. Born in Innsbruck[2], he… he was born on September 14, 1917[3]. He died in Milan[4]. He died on December 31, 2007[5]. He worked as an architect[6], designer[7], painter[8], businessperson[9], and jewelry designer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Innsbruck[2], Ettore Sottsass…
  • Ettore Sottsass died in Milan[4].
  • Ettore Sottsass was born on September 14, 1917[3].
  • Ettore Sottsass was born on January 1, 1917[12].
  • Ettore Sottsass died on December 31, 2007[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 is recorded as male[26].
  • Ettore Sottsass's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 14, 1917[3] and January 1, 1917[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 December 31, 2007[5]. He died in Milan[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[47].

Why It Matters

Ettore Sottsass has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

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].

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  1. [2] . Château de Montsoreau-Museum of Contemporary Art. Retrieved . chateau-montsoreau.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Château de Montsoreau-Museum of Contemporary Art. Retrieved . chateau-montsoreau.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . hedendaagsesieraden.nl. hedendaagsesieraden.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . hedendaagsesieraden.nl. hedendaagsesieraden.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Château de Montsoreau-Museum of Contemporary Art. Retrieved . chateau-montsoreau.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Château de Montsoreau-Museum of Contemporary Art. Retrieved . chateau-montsoreau.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . hedendaagsesieraden.nl. Retrieved . hedendaagsesieraden.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . thersa.org. Retrieved . thersa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [47] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . San Francisco Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . wikidata.org.
  26. [22] . designmuseum.org. designmuseum.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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