Henry N. Cobb

American architect (1926–2020)
Person human Q5726216
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Henry N. Cobb

Summary

Henry N. Cobb is a human[1]. He was born in Boston[2]. He was born on +1926-04-08T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Manhattan[4]. He died on +2020-03-02T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an architect[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Boston[2], Henry N. Cobb…
  • Henry N. Cobb passed away in Manhattan[4].
  • Henry N. Cobb was born on +1926-04-08T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Henry N. Cobb died on +2020-03-02T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Henry N. Cobb held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Henry N. Cobb's professions included architect[6].
  • Henry N. Cobb's field of work was architecture[9].
  • Among Henry N. Cobb's employers was Harvard University[10].
  • Henry N. Cobb's education included a stint at Phillips Exeter Academy[11].
  • Henry N. Cobb was educated at Harvard University[12].
  • Henry N. Cobb's education included a stint at Harvard Graduate School of Design[13].
  • Henry N. Cobb was educated at Harvard College[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Henry N. Cobb is John Hancock Tower[15].
  • Henry N. Cobb received the Rome Prize[16].
  • Henry N. Cobb was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[17].
  • Henry N. Cobb was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18].
  • Henry N. Cobb is recorded as male[19].
  • Henry N. Cobb's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Henry N. Cobb's Commons category is recorded as Henry N. Cobb[21].
  • Henry N. Cobb's family name is recorded as Cobb[22].
  • Henry N. Cobb's given name is recorded as Henry[23].
  • Henry N. Cobb's described by source is recorded as Henry Cobb, Courtly Architect of Boston’s Hancock Tower, Dies at 93[24].
  • Henry N. Cobb's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Henry N. Cobb's Commons Creator page is recorded as Henry N. Cobb[26].
  • Henry N. Cobb's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Henry Nichols Cobb'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Boston[2], Henry N. Cobb… he was born on +1926-04-08T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Phillips Exeter Academy[11], a private school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1781[30]; Harvard University[12], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1636[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34]; Harvard Graduate School of Design[13], a graduate school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1936[37], headquartered in Cambridge[38]; and Harvard College[14], a college[39], in United States[40], founded in 1636[41].

Career and Affiliations

Henry N. Cobb's professions included architect[6]. His field of work was architecture[9]. He was employed by Harvard University[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Henry N. Cobb is John Hancock Tower[15].

Recognition

Henry N. Cobb received the Rome Prize[16].

Death and Burial

Henry N. Cobb died on +2020-03-02T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Manhattan[4].

Why It Matters

Henry N. Cobb ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Henry N. Cobb born?

Born in Boston[2], Henry N. Cobb…

Where did Henry N. Cobb die?

Henry N. Cobb died in Manhattan[4].

What did Henry N. Cobb do for work?

Henry N. Cobb worked as architect[6].

Where did Henry N. Cobb go to school?

Henry N. Cobb was educated at Phillips Exeter Academy[11], Harvard University[12], Harvard Graduate School of Design[13], and Harvard College[14].

What awards did Henry N. Cobb receive?

Honors received include Rome Prize[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . amacad.org. amacad.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . bostonglobe.com. bostonglobe.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [15] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . pcad.lib.washington.edu. pcad.lib.washington.edu. 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
  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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