Louis Kahn
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Summary
Louis Kahn was born on February 20, 1901[1], in Kuressaare[2]. He died on March 17, 1974[3], in Pennsylvania Station[4]. He worked as an architect[5], university teacher[6], painter[7], designer[8], and teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,423 views/month, #6,856 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: New York City[11]
- Date of birth: January 1, 1901[12]
- Date of death: January 1, 1974[13]
- Place of burial: Montefiore Cemetery[14]
- Child: Nathaniel Kahn[15]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[16], United States[17]
- Occupation: philosopher[18]
- Field of work: architecture[19]
- Employer: Yale University[20], Zantzinger, Borie & Medary[21], Massachusetts Institute of Technology[22], University of Pennsylvania[23]
- Educated at: University of Pennsylvania[24], Yale University[25]
- Student: Bernard Huet[26]
- Notable work: Kimbell Art Museum[27]
- Award received: Rome Prize[28], Royal Gold Medal[29], Frank P. Brown Medal[30], Golden Plate Award[31], Fellow of the American Institute of Architects[32], Rokach Award[33]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Letters[34], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Commons category: Louis Kahn[37]
- Archives at: Manuscripts and Archives Department Yale University Library[38]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[39]
- Family name: Kahn[40]
- Given name: Louis[41]
- Topic's main category: Category:Louis Kahn[42]
- Commons gallery: Louis Kahn[43]
- Described at URL: http://arch-pavouk.cz/index.php/architekti/1174-kahn-louis[44]
- Manner of death: natural causes[45]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[46]
Why It Matters
Louis Kahn has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 62 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Louis Kahn born?
Louis Kahn's place of birth was Kuressaare[2].
Where did Louis Kahn die?
Louis Kahn passed away in Pennsylvania Station[4].
What did Louis Kahn do for work?
Louis Kahn worked as an architect[5], university teacher[6], painter[7], designer[8], and teacher[9].
Where did Louis Kahn go to school?
Louis Kahn was educated at University of Pennsylvania[24] and Yale University[25].
What awards did Louis Kahn receive?
Honors received include Rome Prize[28], Royal Gold Medal[29], Frank P. Brown Medal[30], and Golden Plate Award[31].