Phil Freelon

American architect (1952–2019)
Person human Q7183567
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Phil Freelon

Summary

Phil Freelon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Philadelphia[2]. He was born on +1952-03-26T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +2019-07-09T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as an architect[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Philadelphia[2], Phil Freelon…
  • Phil Freelon was born on +1952-03-26T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Phil Freelon died on +2019-07-09T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Phil Freelon was married to Nnenna Freelon[7].
  • Phil Freelon held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Phil Freelon is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[9].
  • Phil Freelon's professions included architect[5].
  • Among Phil Freelon's employers was Massachusetts Institute of Technology[10].
  • Among Phil Freelon's employers was Harvard University[11].
  • Among Phil Freelon's employers was University of Utah[12].
  • Phil Freelon was employed by University of Maryland[13].
  • Phil Freelon was employed by North Carolina State University[14].
  • Phil Freelon was educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[15].
  • Phil Freelon's education included a stint at North Carolina State University[16].
  • Phil Freelon's education included a stint at Hampton University[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Phil Freelon is National Museum of African American History and Culture[18].
  • Phil Freelon received the North Carolina Award for Fine Arts[19].
  • Phil Freelon is recorded as male[20].
  • Phil Freelon's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Phil Freelon's ISNI is recorded as 0000000123782226[22].
  • Phil Freelon's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 161145542418296640618[23].
  • Phil Freelon's GND ID is recorded as 1082318000[24].
  • Phil Freelon's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as no2017154895[25].
  • Phil Freelon's Union List of Artist Names ID is recorded as 500286004[26].
  • The cause of death was amyotrophic lateral sclerosis[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Phil Freelon's place of birth was Philadelphia[2]. He was born on +1952-03-26T00:00:00Z[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[9].

Education

Educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[15], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1861[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; North Carolina State University[16], a public research university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1887[34], headquartered in Raleigh[35]; and Hampton University[17], a university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1868[38].

Career and Affiliations

Phil Freelon worked as an architect[5]. Employers include Massachusetts Institute of Technology[10], a university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1861[41], headquartered in Cambridge[42]; Harvard University[11], a private university[43], in United States[44], founded in 1636[45], headquartered in Cambridge[46]; University of Utah[12], a public research university[47], in United States[48], founded in 1850[49]; University of Maryland[13], a public research university[50], in United States[51], founded in 1858[52], headquartered in College Park[53]; and North Carolina State University[14], a public research university[54], in United States[55], founded in 1887[56], headquartered in Raleigh[57].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Phil Freelon is National Museum of African American History and Culture[18].

Recognition

Phil Freelon received the North Carolina Award for Fine Arts[19].

Personal Life

Among Phil Freelon's spouses was Nnenna Freelon[7].

Death and Burial

Phil Freelon died on +2019-07-09T00:00:00Z[4]. The cause of death was amyotrophic lateral sclerosis[27].

Why It Matters

Phil Freelon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[6] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

FAQs

Where was Phil Freelon born?

Phil Freelon's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].

Who was Phil Freelon married to?

Phil Freelon's spouses include Nnenna Freelon[7].

What did Phil Freelon do for work?

Phil Freelon worked as architect[5].

Where did Phil Freelon go to school?

Phil Freelon was educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[15], North Carolina State University[16], and Hampton University[17].

What awards did Phil Freelon receive?

Honors received include North Carolina Award for Fine Arts[19].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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