Florence Knoll
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Summary
Florence Knoll is a human[1]. Born in Saginaw[2], she… she was born on May 24, 1917[3]. She died in Coral Gables[4]. She died on January 25, 2019[5]. She worked as an architect[6], interior designer[7], designer[8], entrepreneur[9], and furniture designer[10]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (309 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Florence Knoll's place of birth was Saginaw[2].
- Florence Knoll passed away in Coral Gables[4].
- Florence Knoll was born on May 24, 1917[3].
- Florence Knoll died on January 25, 2019[5].
- Among Florence Knoll's spouses was Hans Knoll[12].
- Florence Knoll held citizenship in United States[13].
- Florence Knoll's professions included architect[6].
- Florence Knoll's professions included interior designer[7].
- Florence Knoll's professions included designer[8].
- Florence Knoll's professions included entrepreneur[9].
- Florence Knoll's professions included furniture designer[10].
- Florence Knoll's field of work was architecture[14].
- Florence Knoll's field of work was design[15].
- Florence Knoll's field of work was furniture design[16].
- Among Florence Knoll's employers was Knoll[17].
- Florence Knoll's education included a stint at Cranbrook Academy of Art[18].
- Florence Knoll's education included a stint at Cranbrook Schools[19].
- Florence Knoll received the honorary doctor of the University of Miami[20].
- Florence Knoll was influenced by Bauhaus[21].
- Florence Knoll is recorded as female[22].
- Florence Knoll's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Florence Knoll's Commons category is recorded as Florence Knoll[24].
- Florence Knoll's archives at is recorded as Archives of American Art[25].
- Florence Knoll's family name is recorded as Knoll[26].
- Florence Knoll's given name is recorded as Florence[27].
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Origins and Family
Florence Knoll was born in Saginaw[2]. She was born on May 24, 1917[3].
Education
Educated at Cranbrook Academy of Art[18], an art academy[28], in United States[29], founded in 1932[30] and Cranbrook Schools[19], a school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1922[33]. Studied under Eliel Saarinen[34], an architect[35], 1873–1950[36], of Finland[37], awarded the AIA Gold Medal[38], specialised in architecture[39]; Ludwig Mies van der Rohe[40], an architect[41], 1886–1969[42], of Germany[43], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[44], specialised in architecture[45]; Eero Saarinen[46], an architect[47], 1910–1961[48], of United States[49], awarded the AIA Gold Medal[50], specialised in architecture[51]; and Charles Eames[52], a designer[53], 1907–1978[54], of United States[55], awarded the honorary Royal Designer for Industry[56], specialised in modern architecture[57].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include architect[6], interior designer[7], designer[8], entrepreneur[9], and furniture designer[10]. Fields of work include architecture[14], an academic discipline[58]; design[15], a field of study[59]; and furniture design[16], an activity[60]. Among Florence Knoll's employers was Knoll[17].
Recognition
Florence Knoll received the honorary doctor of the University of Miami[20].
Personal Life
Florence Knoll was married to Hans Knoll[12].
Death and Burial
Florence Knoll died on January 25, 2019[5]. She passed away in Coral Gables[4].
Why It Matters
Florence Knoll ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (309 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] She is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
She has been cited as an influence by Pierre Paulin[63], a designer[64], 1927–2009[65], of France[66], awarded the René Gabriel Prize[67], specialised in furniture design[68].
FAQs
Where was Florence Knoll born?
Florence Knoll was born in Saginaw[2].
Where did Florence Knoll die?
Florence Knoll died in Coral Gables[4].
Who was Florence Knoll married to?
Florence Knoll's spouses include Hans Knoll[12].
What did Florence Knoll do for work?
Florence Knoll worked as architect[6], interior designer[7], designer[8], entrepreneur[9], and furniture designer[10].
Where did Florence Knoll go to school?
Florence Knoll was educated at Cranbrook Academy of Art[18] and Cranbrook Schools[19].
What awards did Florence Knoll receive?
Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Miami[20].
Who did Florence Knoll influence?
Florence Knoll has been cited as an influence by Pierre Paulin[63].