Jan Tschichold
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Summary
Jan Tschichold is a human[1]. Born in Leipzig[2], he… he was born on April 2, 1902[3]. He died in Locarno[4]. He died on August 11, 1974[5]. He worked as a type designer[6], graphic designer[7], lecturer[8], book designer[9], and designer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (490 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Leipzig[2].
- Jan Tschichold passed away in Locarno[4].
- Jan Tschichold was born on April 2, 1902[3].
- Jan Tschichold was born on May 2, 1902[12].
- Jan Tschichold died on August 11, 1974[5].
- Jan Tschichold was married to Edith Tschichold[13].
- Jan Tschichold held citizenship in Germany[14].
- Jan Tschichold held citizenship in Switzerland[15].
- Jan Tschichold's professions included type designer[6].
- Jan Tschichold's professions included graphic designer[7].
- Jan Tschichold worked as a lecturer[8].
- Jan Tschichold worked as a book designer[9].
- Jan Tschichold worked as a designer[10].
- Jan Tschichold worked as a graphic artist[16].
- Jan Tschichold was employed by Basel School of Design[17].
- Among Jan Tschichold's employers was Benno Schwabe[18].
- Jan Tschichold was employed by Birkhäuser[19].
- Jan Tschichold was employed by Penguin Books[20].
- Jan Tschichold was employed by Hoffmann-La Roche[21].
- Among Jan Tschichold's employers was Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig[22].
- Jan Tschichold was educated at Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig[23].
- Jan Tschichold received the Gutenberg Prize[24].
- Jan Tschichold received the AIGA Medal[25].
- Jan Tschichold received the honorary Royal Designer for Industry[26].
- Jan Tschichold is recorded as male[27].
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Origins and Family
Jan Tschichold's place of birth was Leipzig[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 2, 1902[3] and May 2, 1902[12].
Education
Jan Tschichold was educated at Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig[23]. He studied under Hermann Delitsch[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include type designer[6], graphic designer[7], lecturer[8], book designer[9], designer[10], and graphic artist[16]. Employers include Basel School of Design[17], a Kunstgewerbeschule[29], in Switzerland[30], founded in 1930[31]; Benno Schwabe[18], a publisher[32], 1841–1907[33], of Switzerland[34]; Birkhäuser[19], a publishing house[35], in Switzerland[36], founded in 1879[37], headquartered in Basel[38]; Penguin Books[20], a publishing house[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1935[41], headquartered in London[42]; Hoffmann-La Roche[21], a business[43], in Switzerland[44], founded in 1896[45], headquartered in Basel[46]; and Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig[22], an academy of fine arts[47], in Germany[48], founded in 1764[49].
Recognition
Awards received include Gutenberg Prize[24], a cultural prize[50]; AIGA Medal[25]; and honorary Royal Designer for Industry[26], an award[51], in United Kingdom[52].
Personal Life
Among Jan Tschichold's spouses was Edith Tschichold[13].
Death and Burial
Jan Tschichold died on August 11, 1974[5]. He died in Locarno[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Jan Tschichold include Jan Tschichold Award[53], an award[54], in Switzerland[55].
Why It Matters
Jan Tschichold ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (490 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
Entities named for him include Jan Tschichold Award[53], an award[54], in Switzerland[55].
FAQs
Where was Jan Tschichold born?
Born in Leipzig[2].
Where did Jan Tschichold die?
Jan Tschichold passed away in Locarno[4].
Who was Jan Tschichold married to?
Jan Tschichold's spouses include Edith Tschichold[13].
What did Jan Tschichold do for work?
Jan Tschichold worked as type designer[6], graphic designer[7], lecturer[8], book designer[9], and designer[10].
Where did Jan Tschichold go to school?
Jan Tschichold was educated at Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig[23].
What awards did Jan Tschichold receive?
Honors received include Gutenberg Prize[24], AIGA Medal[25], and honorary Royal Designer for Industry[26].