James Rorimer
Director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (1905-1966)
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Summary
James Rorimer was born on September 7, 1905[1], in Cleveland[2]. He died on May 11, 1966[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as an art historian[5] and curator[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (757 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Position held: museum director[9]
- Employer: Metropolitan Museum of Art[10]
- Educated at: Harvard University[11]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[12], Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[13], Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives program[14], Accademia delle Arti del Disegno[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[17]
- Given name: James[18]
- Student of: Paul Joseph Sachs[19]
- Manner of death: natural causes[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
- Name in native language: James Rorimer[22]
- Artist files at: Smithsonian American Art and Portrait Gallery Library[23]
Why It Matters
James Rorimer has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was James Rorimer born?
James Rorimer was born in Cleveland[2].
Where did James Rorimer die?
James Rorimer passed away in New York City[4].
What did James Rorimer do for work?
James Rorimer worked as an art historian[5] and curator[6].
Where did James Rorimer go to school?
James Rorimer was educated at Harvard University[11].