George Nelson

American industrial designer (1908–1986)
Person human Q1507993
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George Nelson

Summary

George Nelson is a human[1]. Born in Hartford[2], he… he was born on +1908-05-29T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on +1986-03-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a designer[6] and architect[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • George Nelson was born in Hartford[2].
  • George Nelson died in New York City[4].
  • George Nelson was born on +1908-05-29T00:00:00Z[3].
  • George Nelson died on +1986-03-05T00:00:00Z[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 +1936-00-00T00:00:00Z[27].

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Origins and Family

George Nelson's place of birth was Hartford[2]. He was born on +1908-05-29T00:00:00Z[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 +1986-03-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

George Nelson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

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].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . San Francisco Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . San Francisco Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . georgenelson.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . boijmans.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . hermanmiller.com. hermanmiller.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . thersa.org. Retrieved . thersa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . San Francisco Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . San Francisco Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [14] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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