Richard Avedon
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Summary
Richard Avedon is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on May 15, 1923[3]. He passed away in San Antonio[4]. He died on October 1, 2004[5]. He worked as a fashion photographer[6], designer[7], and photographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (851 views/month, #6,831 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in New York City[2].
- Richard Avedon died in San Antonio[4].
- Richard Avedon was born on May 15, 1923[3].
- Richard Avedon died on October 1, 2004[5].
- Richard Avedon was married to Doe Avedon[10].
- Among Richard Avedon's spouses was Evelyn Franklin[11].
- A child of Richard Avedon was John Avedon[12].
- Richard Avedon held citizenship in United States[13].
- Richard Avedon worked as a fashion photographer[6].
- Richard Avedon's professions included designer[7].
- Richard Avedon's professions included photographer[8].
- Richard Avedon's education included a stint at Columbia University[14].
- Richard Avedon was educated at DeWitt Clinton High School[15].
- Richard Avedon's education included a stint at The New School for Social Research[16].
- Richard Avedon's education included a stint at PS 6[17].
- Richard Avedon received the Hasselblad Award[18].
- Richard Avedon received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].
- Richard Avedon received the CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award[20].
- Richard Avedon received the AIGA Medal[21].
- Richard Avedon received the prix Nadar Gens d'images[22].
- Richard Avedon was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
- Richard Avedon was influenced by Henry Peach Robinson[24].
- Richard Avedon is recorded as male[25].
- Richard Avedon's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Richard Avedon's genre is fashion photography[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1923-05-15[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2004-10-01[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: ef72caeb-95ca-444c-9403-a46b99a03120[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Richard Avedon was born in New York City[2]. He was born on May 15, 1923[3].
Education
Educated at Columbia University[14], a private university[33], in United States[34], founded in 1754[35], headquartered in Manhattan[36]; DeWitt Clinton High School[15], a high school[37], in United States[38], founded in 1897[39]; The New School for Social Research[16], an academic department[40], in United States[41], founded in 1933[42]; and PS 6[17], a school[43], in United States[44], founded in 1894[45].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include fashion photographer[6], designer[7], and photographer[8].
Recognition
Awards received include Hasselblad Award[18], an international award[46], in Sweden[47], founded in 1980[48]; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19], a fellowship award[49]; CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award[20]; AIGA Medal[21]; and prix Nadar Gens d'images[22], an art prize[50], in France[51], founded in 1955[52].
Personal Life
Spouses include Doe Avedon[10], an actor[53], 1925–2011[54], of United States[55], awarded the Theatre World Award[56] and Evelyn Franklin[11], 1925–2004[57], of United States[58]. A child of Richard Avedon was John Avedon[12].
Death and Burial
Richard Avedon died on October 1, 2004[5]. He died in San Antonio[4]. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[59].
Why It Matters
Richard Avedon ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (851 views/month, #6,831 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
FAQs
Where was Richard Avedon born?
Richard Avedon was born in New York City[2].
Where did Richard Avedon die?
Richard Avedon died in San Antonio[4].
Who was Richard Avedon married to?
Richard Avedon's spouses include Doe Avedon[10] and Evelyn Franklin[11].
What did Richard Avedon do for work?
Richard Avedon worked as fashion photographer[6], designer[7], and photographer[8].
Where did Richard Avedon go to school?
Richard Avedon was educated at Columbia University[14], DeWitt Clinton High School[15], The New School for Social Research[16], and PS 6[17].
What awards did Richard Avedon receive?
Honors received include Hasselblad Award[18], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19], CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award[20], and AIGA Medal[21].