Luis Barragán
Mexican architect (1902-1988)
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Summary
Luis Barragán was born on March 9, 1902[1], in Guadalajara[2]. He died on November 22, 1988[3], in Mexico City[4]. He worked as an architect[5] and urban planner[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,342 views/month, #7,119 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of death: 1988[8]
- Country of citizenship: Mexico[9], United States[10]
- Field of work: architecture[11]
- Student: Teresa Táboas[12]
- Notable work: Luis Barragán House and Studio[13]
- Award received: Pritzker Architecture Prize[14], National Prize for Arts and Sciences[15]
- Member of: National Academy of Fine Arts (Argentina)[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Luis Barragán[18]
- Cause of death: Parkinson's disease[19]
- Family name: Barragán[20]
- Given name: Luis[21]
- Work location: Mexico City[22]
- Described at URL: http://arch-pavouk.cz/index.php/architekti/1438-barragan-luis[23]
- Manner of death: natural causes[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[25]
- Birth name: Luis Ramiro Barragán Morfín[26]
- Name in native language: Luis Barragán[27]
- Copyright representative: reproduction right represented by CISAC-member[28]
Why It Matters
Luis Barragán has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 63 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Luis Barragán born?
Luis Barragán was born in Guadalajara[2].
Where did Luis Barragán die?
Luis Barragán died in Mexico City[4].
What did Luis Barragán do for work?
Luis Barragán worked as an architect[5] and urban planner[6].
What awards did Luis Barragán receive?
Honors received include Pritzker Architecture Prize[14] and National Prize for Arts and Sciences[15].