Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr.

American landscape architect (1870–1957)
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Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr.

Summary

Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. is a human[1]. Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. was born in Staten Island[2]. Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. was born on July 24, 1870[3]. Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. died in Malibu[4]. Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. died on December 25, 1957[5]. Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. worked as a landscape architect[6], university teacher[7], and urban planner[8]. Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (366 views/month, #7,198 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Staten Island[2], Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr.…
  • Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. died in Malibu[4].
  • Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. was born on July 24, 1870[3].
  • Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. died on December 25, 1957[5].
  • Burial took place at Old North Cemetery[10].
  • Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr.'s father was Frederick Law Olmsted[11].
  • Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. worked as a landscape architect[6].
  • Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. worked as an urban planner[8].
  • Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. was employed by Harvard University[13].
  • Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr.'s education included a stint at Harvard University[14].
  • Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. was educated at Harvard College[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. is Biltmore Estate[16].
  • Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. received the Pugsley Medal[17].
  • Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18].
  • Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[19].
  • Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. is recorded as male[20].
  • Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr.'s instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. is part of Olmsted Brothers[22].
  • Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr.'s Commons category is recorded as Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr.[23].
  • Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr.'s family name is recorded as Olmsted[24].
  • Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr.'s given name is recorded as Frederick[25].
  • Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr.'s given name is recorded as Law[26].
  • Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr.'s described by source is recorded as American National Biography Online[27].

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Origins and Family

Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr.'s place of birth was Staten Island[2]. Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. was born on July 24, 1870[3]. His father was Frederick Law Olmsted[11].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[14], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Harvard College[15], a college[32], in United States[33], founded in 1636[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include landscape architect[6], university teacher[7], and urban planner[8]. Among Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr.'s employers was Harvard University[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. is Biltmore Estate[16].

Recognition

Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. received the Pugsley Medal[17].

Death and Burial

Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. died on December 25, 1957[5]. Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. died in Malibu[4]. Burial took place at Old North Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (366 views/month, #7,198 of 1,000,298).[9] Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. born?

Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. was born in Staten Island[2].

Where did Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. die?

Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. passed away in Malibu[4].

Who were Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr.'s parents?

Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr.'s father was Frederick Law Olmsted[11].

What did Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. do for work?

Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. worked as landscape architect[6], university teacher[7], and urban planner[8].

Where did Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. go to school?

Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. was educated at Harvard University[14] and Harvard College[15].

What awards did Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. receive?

Honors received include Pugsley Medal[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Olmsted, Frederick Law, Jr. (1870-1957), landscape architect, planner, and public servant. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . SAH Archipedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . SAH Archipedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . SAH Archipedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [16] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Q5188229. Retrieved . api.crossref.org. Provenance: 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
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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