George Nelson

Summary

George Nelson is a human^[1]. Born in Hartford^[2], he… he was born on May 29, 1908^[3]. He passed away in New York City^[4]. He died on March 5, 1986^[5]. He worked as a designer^[6] and architect^[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[8]

Key Facts

• George Nelson was born in Hartford^[2].
• George Nelson died in New York City^[4].
• George Nelson was born on May 29, 1908^[3].
• George Nelson died on March 5, 1986^[5].
• George Nelson held citizenship in United States^[9].
• George Nelson worked as a designer^[6].
• George Nelson's professions included architect^[7].
• George Nelson was employed by Herman Miller^[10].
• Among George Nelson's employers was George Nelson & Associates^[11].
• George Nelson's education included a stint at Yale University^[12].
• George Nelson's education included a stint at Yale School of Architecture^[13].
• A notable work attributed to George Nelson is Coconut Chair^[14].
• George Nelson received the Rome Prize^[15].
• George Nelson received the AIGA Medal^[16].
• George Nelson received the honorary Royal Designer for Industry^[17].
• George Nelson is recorded as male^[18].
• George Nelson's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• George Nelson's Commons category is recorded as George Nelson^[20].
• George Nelson's family name is recorded as Nelson^[21].
• George Nelson's given name is recorded as George^[22].
• George Nelson's official website is recorded as http://www.georgenelson.org/^[23].
• George Nelson's described at URL is recorded as https://www.hermanmiller.com/fr_fr/designers/nelson/^[24].
• George Nelson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[25].
• George Nelson's Commons Creator page is recorded as George Nelson^[26].
• George Nelson's start of work period is recorded as 1936^[27].

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Origins and Family

George Nelson's place of birth was Hartford^[2]. He was born on May 29, 1908^[3].

Education

Educated at Yale University^[12], a private university^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1701^[30], headquartered in New Haven^[31] and Yale School of Architecture^[13], an architecture school^[32], in United States^[33], founded in 1916^[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include designer^[6] and architect^[7]. Employers include Herman Miller^[10], a business^[35], in United States^[36], founded in 1923^[37], headquartered in Zeeland^[38] and George Nelson & Associates^[11].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to George Nelson is Coconut Chair^[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Rome Prize^[15], an art prize^[39], in United States^[40]; AIGA Medal^[16]; and honorary Royal Designer for Industry^[17], an award^[41], in United Kingdom^[42].

Death and Burial

George Nelson died on March 5, 1986^[5]. He died in New York City^[4].

Why It Matters

George Nelson has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[8] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[43]

FAQs

Where was George Nelson born?

George Nelson's place of birth was Hartford^[2].

Where did George Nelson die?

George Nelson passed away in New York City^[4].

What did George Nelson do for work?

George Nelson worked as designer^[6] and architect^[7].

Where did George Nelson go to school?

George Nelson was educated at Yale University^[12] and Yale School of Architecture^[13].

What awards did George Nelson receive?

Honors received include Rome Prize^[15], AIGA Medal^[16], and honorary Royal Designer for Industry^[17].