Norman Foster
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Summary
Norman Foster is a human[1]. His place of birth was Stockport[2]. He was born on June 1, 1935[3]. He worked as an architect[4], politician[5], designer[6], and film actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23,345 views/month, #6,633 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Norman Foster was born in Stockport[2].
- Norman Foster was born on June 1, 1935[3].
- Norman Foster's father was Robert Foster[9].
- Norman Foster's mother was Lillian Smith[10].
- Among Norman Foster's spouses was Elena Ochoa[11].
- Norman Foster held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
- Norman Foster's professions included architect[4].
- Norman Foster's professions included politician[5].
- Norman Foster's professions included designer[6].
- Norman Foster's professions included film actor[7].
- Norman Foster's field of work was architecture[13].
- Norman Foster was educated at Burnage Academy for Boys[14].
- Norman Foster was educated at Yale University[15].
- A notable work attributed to Norman Foster is Commerzbank Tower[16].
- A notable work attributed to Norman Foster is Gerling Ring-Karree[17].
- A notable work attributed to Norman Foster is Canary Wharf[18].
- A notable work attributed to Norman Foster is Carré d'art[19].
- A notable work attributed to Norman Foster is Old City Hall[20].
- A notable work attributed to Norman Foster is 2 World Trade Center[21].
- Norman Foster received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[22].
- Norman Foster received the Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia[23].
- Norman Foster received the Order of Merit[24].
- Norman Foster received the Pritzker Architecture Prize[25].
- Norman Foster received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[26].
- Norman Foster received the Prince Philip Designers Prize[27].
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Origins and Family
Norman Foster's place of birth was Stockport[2]. He was born on June 1, 1935[3]. His father was Robert Foster[9]. His mother was Lillian Smith[10].
Education
Educated at Burnage Academy for Boys[14], a secondary school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1933[30] and Yale University[15], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1701[33], headquartered in New Haven[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include architect[4], politician[5], designer[6], and film actor[7]. Norman Foster's field of work was architecture[13].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Commerzbank Tower[16], Gerling Ring-Karree[17], Canary Wharf[18], Carré d'art[19], Old City Hall[20], and 2 World Trade Center[21].
Recognition
Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[22], a civil decoration[35], in Prussia[36], founded in 1842[37]; Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia[23], an order of merit[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1986[40]; Order of Merit[24], an order[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1902[43]; Pritzker Architecture Prize[25], an architecture award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1979[46]; Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[26], a grade of an order[47], in Germany[48]; and Prince Philip Designers Prize[27], a design award[49], in United Kingdom[50].
Personal Life
Norman Foster was married to Elena Ochoa[11].
Why It Matters
Norman Foster ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23,345 views/month, #6,633 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Norman Foster born?
Norman Foster's place of birth was Stockport[2].
Who were Norman Foster's parents?
Norman Foster's father was Robert Foster[9]. Norman Foster's mother was Lillian Smith[10].
Who was Norman Foster married to?
Norman Foster's spouses include Elena Ochoa[11].
What did Norman Foster do for work?
Norman Foster worked as architect[4], politician[5], designer[6], and film actor[7].
Where did Norman Foster go to school?
Norman Foster was educated at Burnage Academy for Boys[14] and Yale University[15].
What awards did Norman Foster receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[22], Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia[23], Order of Merit[24], and Pritzker Architecture Prize[25].