John Soane
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John Soane
Summary
John Soane is a human[1]. His place of birth was Reading[2]. He was born on September 10, 1753[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 20, 1837[5]. He worked as an architect[6], archaeologist[7], art collector[8], and master builder[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (759 views/month, #7,069 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- John Soane's place of birth was Reading[2].
- John Soane died in London[4].
- John Soane was born on September 10, 1753[3].
- John Soane died on January 20, 1837[5].
- Burial took place at St Pancras Old Church, Camden[11].
- A child of John Soane was George Soane[12].
- John Soane held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
- John Soane worked as an architect[6].
- John Soane's professions included archaeologist[7].
- John Soane worked as an art collector[8].
- John Soane worked as a master builder[9].
- A notable work attributed to John Soane is Dulwich Picture Gallery[14].
- A notable work attributed to John Soane is Bank of England building in London[15].
- John Soane received the Fellow of the Royal Society[16].
- John Soane received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[17].
- John Soane received the Knight Bachelor[18].
- John Soane was a member of Royal Society[19].
- John Soane was a member of Royal Academy of Arts[20].
- John Soane was a member of Accademia delle Arti del Disegno[21].
- John Soane is recorded as male[22].
- John Soane's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- John Soane is associated with the Classicism movement[24].
- John Soane's Commons category is recorded as John Soane[25].
- John Soane's family name is recorded as Q107445769[26].
- John Soane's given name is recorded as John[27].
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Origins and Family
John Soane's place of birth was Reading[2]. He was born on September 10, 1753[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include architect[6], archaeologist[7], art collector[8], and master builder[9].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Dulwich Picture Gallery[14], an art museum[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1811[30], headquartered in London[31] and Bank of England building in London[15], a bank building[32], in United Kingdom[33]. Things named for John Soane include Soane medal[34], an award[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 2017[37].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[16], a fellowship award[38], in United Kingdom[39]; Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[17]; and Knight Bachelor[18], a title of honor[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1300[42].
Personal Life
A child of John Soane was George Soane[12].
Death and Burial
John Soane died on January 20, 1837[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at St Pancras Old Church, Camden[11].
Why It Matters
John Soane ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (759 views/month, #7,069 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
Entities named for him include Soane medal[34], an award[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 2017[37].
FAQs
Where was John Soane born?
Born in Reading[2], John Soane…
Where did John Soane die?
John Soane died in London[4].
What did John Soane do for work?
John Soane worked as architect[6], archaeologist[7], art collector[8], and master builder[9].
What awards did John Soane receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[16], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[17], and Knight Bachelor[18].