Marcel Breuer
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Marcel Breuer
Summary
Marcel Breuer is a human[1]. He was born in Pécs[2]. He was born on +1902-05-21T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on +1981-07-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an architect[6], furniture designer[7], university teacher[8], designer[9], and photographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (472 views/month, #6,989 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Marcel Breuer's place of birth was Pécs[2].
- Marcel Breuer died in New York City[4].
- Marcel Breuer was born on +1902-05-21T00:00:00Z[3].
- Marcel Breuer was born on +1902-05-22T00:00:00Z[12].
- Marcel Breuer died on +1981-07-01T00:00:00Z[5].
- Among Marcel Breuer's spouses was Marta Breuer[13].
- Marcel Breuer held citizenship in United States[14].
- Marcel Breuer held citizenship in Hungary[15].
- Hungarian was Marcel Breuer's native language[16].
- Marcel Breuer's professions included architect[6].
- Marcel Breuer's professions included furniture designer[7].
- Marcel Breuer worked as a university teacher[8].
- Marcel Breuer worked as a designer[9].
- Marcel Breuer's professions included photographer[10].
- Marcel Breuer's professions included draftsperson[17].
- Marcel Breuer's field of work was architecture[18].
- Among Marcel Breuer's employers was Harvard University[19].
- Marcel Breuer was employed by Bauhaus[20].
- Marcel Breuer was educated at Bauhaus[21].
- A notable student of Marcel Breuer was Anne Tyng[22].
- A notable work attributed to Marcel Breuer is Q17369491[23].
- A notable work attributed to Marcel Breuer is Saint John's Abbey[24].
- A notable work attributed to Marcel Breuer is 945 Madison Avenue[25].
- Marcel Breuer received the AIA Gold Medal[26].
- Marcel Breuer was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Marcel Breuer's place of birth was Pécs[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1902-05-21T00:00:00Z[3] and +1902-05-22T00:00:00Z[12]. Hungarian was his native language[16].
Education
Marcel Breuer's education included a stint at Bauhaus[21]. Studied under Johannes Itten[28], a painter[29], 1888–1967[30], of Switzerland[31], awarded the Sikkens Prize[32], specialised in painting[33] and Walter Gropius[34], an architect[35], 1883–1969[36], of German Empire[37], awarded the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[38], specialised in architecture[39].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include architect[6], furniture designer[7], university teacher[8], designer[9], photographer[10], and draftsperson[17]. Marcel Breuer's field of work was architecture[18]. Employers include Harvard University[19], a private university[40], in United States[41], founded in 1636[42], headquartered in Cambridge[43] and Bauhaus[20], an architectural style[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1919[46]. A notable student of him was Anne Tyng[22].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Q17369491[23], an office building[47], in Netherlands[48], founded in 1958[49]; Saint John's Abbey[24], an abbey[50], in United States[51], founded in 1856[52]; and 945 Madison Avenue[25], a museum building[53], in United States[54], founded in 1966[55].
Recognition
Marcel Breuer received the AIA Gold Medal[26].
Personal Life
Among Marcel Breuer's spouses was Marta Breuer[13].
Death and Burial
Marcel Breuer died on +1981-07-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in New York City[4].
Why It Matters
Marcel Breuer ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (472 views/month, #6,989 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
FAQs
Where was Marcel Breuer born?
Marcel Breuer's place of birth was Pécs[2].
Where did Marcel Breuer die?
Marcel Breuer passed away in New York City[4].
Who was Marcel Breuer married to?
Marcel Breuer's spouses include Marta Breuer[13].
What did Marcel Breuer do for work?
Marcel Breuer worked as architect[6], furniture designer[7], university teacher[8], designer[9], and photographer[10].
Where did Marcel Breuer go to school?
Marcel Breuer was educated at Bauhaus[21].
What awards did Marcel Breuer receive?
Honors received include AIA Gold Medal[26].