Raymond Unwin

British engineer, architect and town planner (1863–1940)
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Raymond Unwin
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Raymond Unwin

Summary

Raymond Unwin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Whiston[2]. He was born on +1863-11-02T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Old Lyme[4]. He died on +1940-06-29T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an architect[6], civil engineer[7], engineer[8], and urban planner[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Raymond Unwin was born in Whiston[2].
  • Raymond Unwin died in Old Lyme[4].
  • Raymond Unwin was born on +1863-11-02T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Raymond Unwin died on +1940-06-29T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Raymond Unwin died on +1940-06-28T00:00:00Z[11].
  • Raymond Unwin held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Raymond Unwin worked as an architect[6].
  • Raymond Unwin worked as a civil engineer[7].
  • Raymond Unwin worked as an engineer[8].
  • Raymond Unwin's professions included urban planner[9].
  • Among Raymond Unwin's employers was Columbia University[13].
  • Raymond Unwin's education included a stint at Magdalen College School[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Raymond Unwin is The Town Extension Plan[15].
  • Raymond Unwin received the Royal Gold Medal[16].
  • Raymond Unwin received the Knight Bachelor[17].
  • Raymond Unwin is recorded as male[18].
  • Raymond Unwin's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Raymond Unwin is part of Parker & Unwin[20].
  • Raymond Unwin's Commons category is recorded as Raymond Unwin[21].
  • Raymond Unwin's family name is recorded as Unwin[22].
  • Raymond Unwin's given name is recorded as Raymond[23].
  • Raymond Unwin's work location is recorded as United Kingdom[24].
  • Raymond Unwin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Raymond Unwin's Commons Creator page is recorded as Raymond Unwin[26].
  • Raymond Unwin's writing language is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Raymond Unwin was born in Whiston[2]. He was born on +1863-11-02T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Raymond Unwin was educated at Magdalen College School[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6], civil engineer[7], engineer[8], and urban planner[9]. Among Raymond Unwin's employers was Columbia University[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Raymond Unwin is The Town Extension Plan[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Royal Gold Medal[16], an architecture award[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1848[30] and Knight Bachelor[17], a title of honor[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1300[33].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1940-06-29T00:00:00Z[5] and +1940-06-28T00:00:00Z[11]. Raymond Unwin died in Old Lyme[4].

Why It Matters

Raymond Unwin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Raymond Unwin born?

Born in Whiston[2], Raymond Unwin…

Where did Raymond Unwin die?

Raymond Unwin died in Old Lyme[4].

What did Raymond Unwin do for work?

Raymond Unwin worked as architect[6], civil engineer[7], engineer[8], and urban planner[9].

Where did Raymond Unwin go to school?

Raymond Unwin was educated at Magdalen College School[14].

What awards did Raymond Unwin receive?

Honors received include Royal Gold Medal[16] and Knight Bachelor[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [15] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Part of Parker & Unwin
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Notable work The Town Extension Plan
    Award received Royal Gold Medal, Knight Bachelor
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