Richard Morris Hunt

Summary

Richard Morris Hunt is a human^[1]. Born in Brattleboro^[2], he… he was born on October 31, 1827^[3]. He passed away in Newport^[4]. He died on July 31, 1895^[5]. He worked as an architect^[6] and sculptor^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (235 views/month, #7,089 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Richard Morris Hunt was born in Brattleboro^[2].
• Richard Morris Hunt died in Newport^[4].
• Richard Morris Hunt was born on October 31, 1827^[3].
• Richard Morris Hunt died on July 31, 1895^[5].
• Burial took place at Island Cemetery^[9].
• Richard Morris Hunt's father was Jonathan Hunt^[10].
• Richard Morris Hunt's mother was Jane Maria Leavitt^[11].
• A child of Richard Morris Hunt was Richard Howland Hunt^[12].
• A child of Richard Morris Hunt was Joseph Howland Hunt^[13].
• Richard Morris Hunt held citizenship in United States^[14].
• Richard Morris Hunt held citizenship in France^[15].
• Richard Morris Hunt's professions included architect^[6].
• Richard Morris Hunt's professions included sculptor^[7].
• Richard Morris Hunt was employed by Columbia University^[16].
• Richard Morris Hunt's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris^[17].
• A notable student of Richard Morris Hunt was George B. Post^[18].
• A notable student of Richard Morris Hunt was Henry Van Brunt^[19].
• A notable student of Richard Morris Hunt was Frank Furness^[20].
• A notable student of Richard Morris Hunt was William Robert Ware^[21].
• A notable work attributed to Richard Morris Hunt is Biltmore Estate^[22].
• Richard Morris Hunt received the Knight of the Legion of Honour^[23].
• Richard Morris Hunt received the Royal Gold Medal^[24].
• Richard Morris Hunt received the Fellow of the American Institute of Architects^[25].
• Richard Morris Hunt was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters^[26].
• Richard Morris Hunt was a member of Académie des beaux-arts^[27].

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Origins and Family

Richard Morris Hunt was born in Brattleboro^[2]. He was born on October 31, 1827^[3]. His father was Jonathan Hunt^[10]. His mother was Jane Maria Leavitt^[11].

Education

Richard Morris Hunt was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris^[17]. He studied under Hector-Martin Lefuel^[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect^[6] and sculptor^[7]. Among Richard Morris Hunt's employers was Columbia University^[16]. Notable students include George B. Post^[18], an architect^[29], 1837–1913^[30], of United States^[31], awarded the Fellow of the American Institute of Architects^[32]; Henry Van Brunt^[19], an architect^[33], 1832–1903^[34], of United States^[35], awarded the Fellow of the American Institute of Architects^[36]; Frank Furness^[20], an architect^[37], 1839–1912^[38], of United States^[39], awarded the Medal of Honor^[40]; and William Robert Ware^[21], an architect^[41], 1832–1915^[42], of United States^[43].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Richard Morris Hunt is Biltmore Estate^[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour^[23], a grade of an order^[44], in France^[45]; Royal Gold Medal^[24], an architecture award^[46], in United Kingdom^[47], founded in 1848^[48]; and Fellow of the American Institute of Architects^[25], a fellowship award^[49].

Personal Life

Children include Richard Howland Hunt^[12], an architect^[50], 1862–1931^[51], of United States^[52] and Joseph Howland Hunt^[13], an architect^[53], 1870–1924^[54], of United States^[55].

Death and Burial

Richard Morris Hunt died on July 31, 1895^[5]. He passed away in Newport^[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[56]. He is buried at Island Cemetery^[9].

Why It Matters

Richard Morris Hunt ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (235 views/month, #7,089 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[57] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[58]

FAQs

Where was Richard Morris Hunt born?

Born in Brattleboro^[2], Richard Morris Hunt…

Where did Richard Morris Hunt die?

Richard Morris Hunt died in Newport^[4].

Who were Richard Morris Hunt's parents?

Richard Morris Hunt's father was Jonathan Hunt^[10]. Richard Morris Hunt's mother was Jane Maria Leavitt^[11].

What did Richard Morris Hunt do for work?

Richard Morris Hunt worked as architect^[6] and sculptor^[7].

Where did Richard Morris Hunt go to school?

Richard Morris Hunt was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris^[17].

What awards did Richard Morris Hunt receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour^[23], Royal Gold Medal^[24], and Fellow of the American Institute of Architects^[25].