Raymond Loewy
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Summary
Raymond Loewy was born on November 5, 1893[1], in 2nd arrondissement of Paris[2]. He died on July 14, 1986[3], in Monaco[4]. He worked as a designer[5], car designer[6], and postage stamp designer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,574 views/month, #7,001 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Rochefort-en-Yvelines[9]
- Country of citizenship: France[10], United States[11]
- Field of work: industrial design[12], graphic design[13]
- Educated at: University of Paris[14], Lycée Chaptal[15]
- Award received: honorary Royal Designer for Industry[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Raymond Loewy[18]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[19]
- Family name: Loewy[20]
- Given name: Raymond[21]
- Official website: https://www.raymondloewy.com/[22]
- Topic's main category: Category:Raymond Loewy[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24], French[25]
- Birth name: Raymond Gaston Fernand Loewy[26]
- Name in native language: Raymond Loewy[27]
- Number of children: 1[28]
- Start of work period: 1909[29]
Why It Matters
Raymond Loewy has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
He is credited with the discovery of Coke bottle styling[32], an automotive design[33], founded in 1962[34].
FAQs
Where was Raymond Loewy born?
Raymond Loewy was born in 2nd arrondissement of Paris[2].
Where did Raymond Loewy die?
Raymond Loewy passed away in Monaco[4].
What did Raymond Loewy do for work?
Raymond Loewy worked as a designer[5], car designer[6], and postage stamp designer[7].
Where did Raymond Loewy go to school?
Raymond Loewy was educated at University of Paris[14] and Lycée Chaptal[15].
What awards did Raymond Loewy receive?
Honors received include honorary Royal Designer for Industry[16].
What did Raymond Loewy discover?
Raymond Loewy is credited as discoverer of Coke bottle styling[32].