Hugh Casson

Summary

Hugh Casson is a human^[1]. He was born in London^[2]. He was born on May 23, 1910^[3]. He passed away in London^[4]. He died on August 15, 1999^[5]. He worked as an architect^[6], journalist^[7], painter^[8], writer^[9], and illustrator^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Hugh Casson's place of birth was London^[2].
• Hugh Casson passed away in London^[4].
• Hugh Casson was born on May 23, 1910^[3].
• Hugh Casson died on August 15, 1999^[5].
• Burial took place at St Paul's Cathedral^[12].
• Hugh Casson was married to Margaret Casson^[13].
• A child of Hugh Casson was Dinah Casson^[14].
• Hugh Casson held citizenship in United Kingdom^[15].
• Hugh Casson's professions included architect^[6].
• Hugh Casson worked as a journalist^[7].
• Hugh Casson worked as a painter^[8].
• Hugh Casson worked as a writer^[9].
• Hugh Casson worked as an illustrator^[10].
• Hugh Casson held the position of President of the Royal Academy of Arts^[16].
• Hugh Casson was educated at St John's College^[17].
• Hugh Casson was educated at Eastbourne College^[18].
• Hugh Casson received the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order^[19].
• Hugh Casson received the Albert Medal^[20].
• Hugh Casson received the Royal Designer for Industry^[21].
• Hugh Casson received the Fellow of the Chartered Society of Designers^[22].
• Hugh Casson was a member of Royal Academy of Arts^[23].
• Hugh Casson is recorded as male^[24].
• Hugh Casson's instance of is recorded as human^[25].
• Hugh Casson's Commons category is recorded as Hugh Casson^[26].
• Hugh Casson's archives at is recorded as National Library of Wales^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: GB^[29]

• Began / founded: 1910-05-23^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1999-08-15^[31]

• MusicBrainz ID: 57b49288-272d-418c-9407-46ccf3959703^[32]

Body

Origins and Family

Hugh Casson was born in London^[2]. He was born on May 23, 1910^[3].

Education

Educated at St John's College^[17], a college of the University of Cambridge^[33], in United Kingdom^[34], founded in 1511^[35] and Eastbourne College^[18], a boarding school^[36], in United Kingdom^[37], founded in 1867^[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect^[6], journalist^[7], painter^[8], writer^[9], and illustrator^[10]. Hugh Casson held the position of President of the Royal Academy of Arts^[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order^[19], a knighthood^[39], in United Kingdom^[40]; Albert Medal^[20], a medallion^[41], in United Kingdom^[42], founded in 1864^[43]; Royal Designer for Industry^[21], an award^[44]; and Fellow of the Chartered Society of Designers^[22].

Personal Life

Hugh Casson was married to Margaret Casson^[13]. A child of him was Dinah Casson^[14].

Death and Burial

Hugh Casson died on August 15, 1999^[5]. He died in London^[4]. Burial took place at St Paul's Cathedral^[12].

Why It Matters

Hugh Casson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).^[11] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[45]

FAQs

Where was Hugh Casson born?

Born in London^[2], Hugh Casson…

Where did Hugh Casson die?

Hugh Casson died in London^[4].

Who was Hugh Casson married to?

Hugh Casson's spouses include Margaret Casson^[13].

What did Hugh Casson do for work?

Hugh Casson worked as architect^[6], journalist^[7], painter^[8], writer^[9], and illustrator^[10].

Where did Hugh Casson go to school?

Hugh Casson was educated at St John's College^[17] and Eastbourne College^[18].

What awards did Hugh Casson receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order^[19], Albert Medal^[20], Royal Designer for Industry^[21], and Fellow of the Chartered Society of Designers^[22].