Josep Puig i Cadafalch
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Summary
Josep Puig i Cadafalch was born on October 17, 1867[1], in Mataró[2]. He died on December 23, 1956[3], in Barcelona[4]. He worked as an architect[5], art historian[6], politician[7], professor[8], and designer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,137 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cementiri dels Caputxins[11]
- Father: Joan Puig i Bruguera[12]
- Mother: Teresa Cadafalch i Bogunyà[13]
- Spouse: Dolors Macià i Monserdà[14]
- Country of citizenship: Spain[15]
- Position held: city councilor of Barcelona[16], member of the Congress of Deputies[17], president of the Institut d'Estudis Catalans[18], Presidents of the Mancomunitat de Catalunya[19], Barcelona provincial deputy[20], president[21]
- Employer: University of Barcelona[22]
- Educated at: ETSEIB[23], University of Madrid[24], Escola Tècnica Superior d'Arquitectura de Barcelona[25], Polytechnic University of Catalonia[26]
- Notable work: Casa Amatller[27], Casa de les Punxes[28], Casaramona[29], The Four Columns[30]
- Award received: Premi Martorell[31], honorary doctor of the University of Freiburg[32], Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[33], doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[34], honorary doctorate of Barcelona University[35], honorary doctor of the University of Toulouse[36], Adoptive Son[37]
- Member of: Reial Acadèmia Catalana de Belles Arts de Sant Jordi[38], Secció Històrico-Arqueològica de l’Institut d’Estudis Catalans[39], Medieval Academy of America[40], Romanian Academy[41]
- Influenced by: Lluís Domènech i Montaner[42], August Font i Carreras[43], Elies Rogent[44]
- Sex or gender: male[45]
- Member of political party: Centre Nacional Català[46], Regionalist League[47], Catalan Solidarity[48]
- Movement: Catalan modernism[49]
- Commons category: Josep Puig i Cadafalch[50]
- Family name: Puig[51]
- Given name: Josep[52]
- Topic's main category: Category:Josep Puig i Cadafalch[53]
- Commons gallery: Josep Puig i Cadafalch[54]
- Work location: Barcelona[55], Mataró[56]
- Described by source: Enciclopedia universal ilustrada europeo-americana (1908-1930)[57]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Catalan[58], Spanish[59]
Why It Matters
Josep Puig i Cadafalch has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
FAQs
Where was Josep Puig i Cadafalch born?
Josep Puig i Cadafalch's place of birth was Mataró[2].
Where did Josep Puig i Cadafalch die?
Josep Puig i Cadafalch died in Barcelona[4].
Who were Josep Puig i Cadafalch's parents?
Josep Puig i Cadafalch's father was Joan Puig i Bruguera[12]. Josep Puig i Cadafalch's mother was Teresa Cadafalch i Bogunyà[13].
Who was Josep Puig i Cadafalch married to?
Josep Puig i Cadafalch's spouses include Dolors Macià i Monserdà[14].
What did Josep Puig i Cadafalch do for work?
Josep Puig i Cadafalch worked as an architect[5], art historian[6], politician[7], professor[8], and designer[9].
Where did Josep Puig i Cadafalch go to school?
Josep Puig i Cadafalch was educated at ETSEIB[23], University of Madrid[24], Escola Tècnica Superior d'Arquitectura de Barcelona[25], and Polytechnic University of Catalonia[26].
What awards did Josep Puig i Cadafalch receive?
Honors received include Premi Martorell[31], honorary doctor of the University of Freiburg[32], Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[33], and doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[34].