Philippe De Montebello

former director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Philippe De Montebello

Summary

Philippe De Montebello is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on +1936-05-16T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as an art historian[4], curator[5], and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Philippe De Montebello…
  • Philippe De Montebello was born on +1936-05-16T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Philippe De Montebello's father was Roger, 4.Baron Lannes de Montebello[8].
  • Philippe De Montebello's mother was Germaine Wiener de Croisset[9].
  • Philippe De Montebello held citizenship in France[10].
  • Philippe De Montebello held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Philippe De Montebello's professions included art historian[4].
  • Philippe De Montebello worked as a curator[5].
  • Philippe De Montebello worked as a university teacher[6].
  • Philippe De Montebello's field of work was art history[12].
  • Philippe De Montebello's field of work was curating[13].
  • Philippe De Montebello's field of work was history of museums[14].
  • Philippe De Montebello was employed by New York University[15].
  • Philippe De Montebello was employed by Metropolitan Museum of Art[16].
  • Philippe De Montebello's education included a stint at Harvard University[17].
  • Philippe De Montebello was educated at New York University[18].
  • Philippe De Montebello was educated at New York University Institute of Fine Arts[19].
  • Philippe De Montebello received the National Humanities Medal[20].
  • Philippe De Montebello received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[21].
  • Philippe De Montebello received the honorary doctor of Harvard University[22].
  • Philippe De Montebello received the CINOA Prize[23].
  • Philippe De Montebello received the National Medal of Arts[24].
  • Philippe De Montebello received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[25].
  • Philippe De Montebello was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26].
  • Philippe De Montebello was a member of Académie des beaux-arts[27].

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Origins and Family

Philippe De Montebello's place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on +1936-05-16T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Roger, 4.Baron Lannes de Montebello[8]. His mother was Germaine Wiener de Croisset[9].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[17], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; New York University[18], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1831[34], headquartered in New York City[35]; and New York University Institute of Fine Arts[19], an academic institution[36], in United States[37], founded in 1925[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[4], curator[5], and university teacher[6]. Fields of work include art history[12], an academic discipline[39]; curating[13]; and history of museums[14], an aspect of history[40]. Employers include New York University[15], a private university[41], in United States[42], founded in 1831[43], headquartered in New York City[44] and Metropolitan Museum of Art[16], an art museum[45], in United States[46], founded in 1870[47], headquartered in New York City[48].

Recognition

Awards received include National Humanities Medal[20], an award[49], in United States[50], founded in 1988[51]; Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[21], a grade of an order[52], in France[53]; honorary doctor of Harvard University[22], an award[54], in United States[55]; CINOA Prize[23], an award[56], founded in 1976[57]; National Medal of Arts[24], a medallion[58], in United States[59], founded in 1984[60]; and Officer of the Legion of Honour[25], a grade of an order[61], in France[62].

Why It Matters

Philippe De Montebello ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,257 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

FAQs

Where was Philippe De Montebello born?

Philippe De Montebello's place of birth was Paris[2].

Who were Philippe De Montebello's parents?

Philippe De Montebello's father was Roger, 4.Baron Lannes de Montebello[8]. Philippe De Montebello's mother was Germaine Wiener de Croisset[9].

What did Philippe De Montebello do for work?

Philippe De Montebello worked as art historian[4], curator[5], and university teacher[6].

Where did Philippe De Montebello go to school?

Philippe De Montebello was educated at Harvard University[17], New York University[18], and New York University Institute of Fine Arts[19].

What awards did Philippe De Montebello receive?

Honors received include National Humanities Medal[20], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[21], honorary doctor of Harvard University[22], and CINOA Prize[23].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [63] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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