Julia Child
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Julia Child
Summary
Julia Child is a human[1]. She was born in Pasadena[2]. She was born on August 15, 1912[3]. She died in Santa Barbara[4]. She died on August 13, 2004[5]. She worked as a writer[6], cook[7], television presenter[8], copywriter[9], and typist[10]. She ranks in the top 0.22% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62,357 views/month, #2,155 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Pasadena[2], Julia Child…
- Julia Child died in Santa Barbara[4].
- Julia Child was born on August 15, 1912[3].
- Julia Child died on August 13, 2004[5].
- Julia Child's father was John McWilliams Jr.[12].
- Julia Child's mother was Julia Carolyn Weston[13].
- Among Julia Child's spouses was Paul Cushing Child[14].
- Julia Child held citizenship in United States[15].
- Julia Child's professions included writer[6].
- Julia Child's professions included cook[7].
- Julia Child's professions included television presenter[8].
- Julia Child worked as a copywriter[9].
- Julia Child worked as a typist[10].
- Julia Child's professions included research assistant[16].
- Julia Child was employed by Office of Strategic Services[17].
- Among Julia Child's employers was W. & J. Sloane[18].
- Julia Child was educated at Smith College[19].
- Julia Child was educated at The Branson School[20].
- Julia Child's education included a stint at Le Cordon Bleu[21].
- Julia Child was educated at Polytechnic School[22].
- A notable work attributed to Julia Child is The French Chef[23].
- A notable work attributed to Julia Child is Mastering the Art of French Cooking[24].
- Julia Child received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[25].
- Julia Child received the Peabody Awards[26].
- Julia Child received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Julia Child was born in Pasadena[2]. She was born on August 15, 1912[3]. Her father was John McWilliams Jr.[12]. Her mother was Julia Carolyn Weston[13].
Education
Educated at Smith College[19], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1871[30], headquartered in Northampton[31]; The Branson School[20], a university-preparatory school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1920[34], headquartered in Ross[35]; Le Cordon Bleu[21], an educational institution[36], in France[37], founded in 1895[38]; and Polytechnic School[22], a private school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1907[41].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], cook[7], television presenter[8], copywriter[9], typist[10], and research assistant[16]. Employers include Office of Strategic Services[17], an intelligence agency[42], in United States[43], founded in 1942[44] and W. & J. Sloane[18], a business[45], in United States[46], founded in 1843[47], headquartered in Manhattan[48].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The French Chef[23], a television series[49] and Mastering the Art of French Cooking[24]. Things named for Julia Child include Rosa 'she'[50], a rose cultivar[51], founded in 2006[52].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[25], a Q1499804[53], in France[54]; Peabody Awards[26], an award[55], in United States[56], founded in 1940[57]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[27], an award[58], in United States[59], founded in 1963[60]; Daytime Emmy Award[61], an award[62], in United States[63], founded in 1974[64]; National Book Award[65], a literary award[66], in United States[67], founded in 1936[68]; and Library of Congress Living Legend[69], an award[70], in United States[71], founded in 2000[72].
Personal Life
Among Julia Child's spouses was Paul Cushing Child[14].
Death and Burial
Julia Child died on August 13, 2004[5]. She died in Santa Barbara[4]. The cause of death was kidney failure[73].
Why It Matters
Julia Child ranks in the top 0.22% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62,357 views/month, #2,155 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] She is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]
Works attributed to her include Mastering the Art of French Cooking[76], a written work[77], written by Simone Beck[78]. Entities named for her include Rosa 'she'[50], a rose cultivar[51], founded in 2006[52].
FAQs
Where was Julia Child born?
Julia Child was born in Pasadena[2].
Where did Julia Child die?
Julia Child passed away in Santa Barbara[4].
Who were Julia Child's parents?
Julia Child's father was John McWilliams Jr.[12]. Julia Child's mother was Julia Carolyn Weston[13].
Who was Julia Child married to?
Julia Child's spouses include Paul Cushing Child[14].
What did Julia Child do for work?
Julia Child worked as writer[6], cook[7], television presenter[8], copywriter[9], and typist[10].
Where did Julia Child go to school?
Julia Child was educated at Smith College[19], The Branson School[20], Le Cordon Bleu[21], and Polytechnic School[22].
What awards did Julia Child receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[25], Peabody Awards[26], Presidential Medal of Freedom[27], and Daytime Emmy Award[61].