John Rothenstein

British art historian (1901–1992)
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John Rothenstein

Summary

John Rothenstein is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on July 11, 1901[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on February 27, 1992[5]. He worked as an art historian[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John Rothenstein was born in London[2].
  • John Rothenstein died in London[4].
  • John Rothenstein was born on July 11, 1901[3].
  • John Rothenstein died on February 27, 1992[5].
  • John Rothenstein's father was William Rothenstein[10].
  • John Rothenstein's mother was Alice Kingsley[11].
  • John Rothenstein was married to Elizabeth Kennard Whittington Smith[12].
  • A child of John Rothenstein was Lucy Catherine King Rothenstein[13].
  • John Rothenstein held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • John Rothenstein held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • John Rothenstein worked as an art historian[6].
  • John Rothenstein's professions included university teacher[7].
  • John Rothenstein worked as a writer[8].
  • John Rothenstein was employed by Fordham University[16].
  • Among John Rothenstein's employers was University of California, Irvine[17].
  • John Rothenstein's education included a stint at Worcester College[18].
  • John Rothenstein was educated at Bedales School[19].
  • John Rothenstein received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20].
  • John Rothenstein received the Knight Bachelor[21].
  • John Rothenstein is recorded as male[22].
  • John Rothenstein's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • John Rothenstein's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[24].
  • John Rothenstein's family name is recorded as Rothenstein[25].
  • John Rothenstein's given name is recorded as John[26].
  • John Rothenstein's described by source is recorded as pi-vol-6-issue-1-1950[27].

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Origins and Family

John Rothenstein's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on July 11, 1901[3]. His father was William Rothenstein[10]. His mother was Alice Kingsley[11].

Education

Educated at Worcester College[18], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1714[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Bedales School[19], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1893[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. Employers include Fordham University[16], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1841[37], headquartered in New York City[38] and University of California, Irvine[17], a public research university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1965[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43] and Knight Bachelor[21], a title of honor[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1300[46].

Personal Life

John Rothenstein was married to Elizabeth Kennard Whittington Smith[12]. A child of him was Lucy Catherine King Rothenstein[13].

Death and Burial

John Rothenstein died on February 27, 1992[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

John Rothenstein ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was John Rothenstein born?

Born in London[2], John Rothenstein…

Where did John Rothenstein die?

John Rothenstein died in London[4].

Who were John Rothenstein's parents?

John Rothenstein's father was William Rothenstein[10]. John Rothenstein's mother was Alice Kingsley[11].

Who was John Rothenstein married to?

John Rothenstein's spouses include Elizabeth Kennard Whittington Smith[12].

What did John Rothenstein do for work?

John Rothenstein worked as art historian[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8].

Where did John Rothenstein go to school?

John Rothenstein was educated at Worcester College[18] and Bedales School[19].

What awards did John Rothenstein receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20] and Knight Bachelor[21].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  9. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  13. [6] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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