Michael Thonet
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Summary
Michael Thonet was born on July 2, 1796[1], in Boppard[2]. He died on March 3, 1871[3], in Vienna[4]. He worked as an entrepreneur[5], designer[6], industrialist[7], and furniture designer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,537 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Bystřice pod Hostýnem[10]
- Place of burial: Vienna Central Cemetery[11]
- Child: Michael Thonet[12], August Thonet[13], Jakob Thonet[14], Franz Thonet[15], Josef Thonet[16]
- Country of citizenship: Austrian Empire[17], Cisleithania[18]
- Notable work: No. 14 chair[19]
- Award received: Knight's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Michael Thonet[22]
- Family name: Thonet[23]
- Given name: Michael[24]
- Described by source: Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich[25], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[26], Otto's encyclopedia[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[28]
- Name in native language: Michael Thonet[29]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: NADD Wikidata project[30]
- Has works in the collection: Minneapolis Institute of Art[31], Art Institute of Chicago[32], Museum of Modern Art[33], National Gallery of Victoria[34]
Why It Matters
Michael Thonet has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
He is credited with the discovery of bentwood[37], a technique[38].
FAQs
Where was Michael Thonet born?
Michael Thonet was born in Boppard[2].
Where did Michael Thonet die?
Michael Thonet died in Vienna[4].
What did Michael Thonet do for work?
Michael Thonet worked as an entrepreneur[5], designer[6], industrialist[7], and furniture designer[8].
What awards did Michael Thonet receive?
Honors received include Knight's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[20].
What did Michael Thonet discover?
Michael Thonet is credited as discoverer of bentwood[37].