Jane Drew

British architect and town planner (1911–1996)
Person human Q2739603
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Jane Drew

Summary

Jane Drew is a human[1]. She was born in Thornton Heath[2]. She was born on March 24, 1911[3]. She passed away in Barnard Castle[4]. She died on July 27, 1996[5]. She worked as an architect[6]. She has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Thornton Heath[2], Jane Drew…
  • Jane Drew passed away in Barnard Castle[4].
  • Jane Drew was born on March 24, 1911[3].
  • Jane Drew died on July 27, 1996[5].
  • Jane Drew held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • Jane Drew held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Jane Drew's professions included architect[6].
  • Jane Drew was employed by Harvard University[10].
  • Jane Drew was educated at Architectural Association School of Architecture[11].
  • Jane Drew was educated at Croydon High School[12].
  • Jane Drew received the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13].
  • Jane Drew received the Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects[14].
  • Jane Drew received the honorary doctorate[15].
  • Jane Drew is recorded as female[16].
  • Jane Drew's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Jane Drew's Commons category is recorded as Jane Drew[18].
  • The cause of death was cancer[19].
  • Jane Drew's family name is recorded as Drew[20].
  • Jane Drew's given name is recorded as Jane[21].
  • Jane Drew's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[22].
  • Jane Drew's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Jane Drew's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Jane Drew'}[24].
  • Jane Drew's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Wiki Editoras LX[25].
  • Jane Drew's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Jane Drew was born in Thornton Heath[2]. She was born on March 24, 1911[3].

Education

Educated at Architectural Association School of Architecture[11], an architecture school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1847[29] and Croydon High School[12], a secondary school[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1874[32].

Career and Affiliations

Jane Drew worked as an architect[6]. Among her employers was Harvard University[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34]; Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects[14], a fellowship award[35], in United Kingdom[36]; and honorary doctorate[15], a title of honor[37].

Death and Burial

Jane Drew died on July 27, 1996[5]. She passed away in Barnard Castle[4]. The cause of death was cancer[19].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Jane Drew include Jane Drew Prize[38], an architecture award[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1998[41].

Why It Matters

Jane Drew has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] She is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

Entities named for her include Jane Drew Prize[38], an architecture award[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1998[41].

FAQs

Where was Jane Drew born?

Born in Thornton Heath[2], Jane Drew…

Where did Jane Drew die?

Jane Drew passed away in Barnard Castle[4].

What did Jane Drew do for work?

Jane Drew worked as architect[6].

Where did Jane Drew go to school?

Jane Drew was educated at Architectural Association School of Architecture[11] and Croydon High School[12].

What awards did Jane Drew receive?

Honors received include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13], Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects[14], and honorary doctorate[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Prabook. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . oxforddnb.com. oxforddnb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . 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] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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