Richard Rogers
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Summary
Richard Rogers was born on July 23, 1933[1], in Florence[2]. He died on December 18, 2021[3], in London[4]. He worked as an architect[5] and designer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,840 views/month, #7,035 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Nino Rogers[8]
- Mother: Dada Gelringer[9]
- Spouse: Ruth Rogers[10], Su Rogers[11]
- Child: Roo Rogers[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13], Italy[14]
- Native language: English[15]
- Field of work: architecture[16], functionalism[17], modernism[18]
- Position held: member of the House of Lords[19]
- Educated at: Architectural Association School of Architecture[20], Yale School of Architecture[21], St John's School, Leatherhead[22], Kingswood House School[23]
- Notable work: Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium[24], Millennium Dome[25], Nittele Tower[26], Centre Georges Pompidou[27], Lloyd's building[28], European Court of Human Rights building[29], Senedd building[30]
- Award received: Pritzker Architecture Prize[31], Royal Gold Medal[32], Praemium Imperiale[33], Golden Lion[34], Auguste Perret Prize[35], Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects[36], Honorary doctorate from university of Florence[37], Knight Bachelor[38], Royal Designer for Industry[39], Fulbright Scholarship[40], Order of the Companions of Honour[41], honorary doctorate[42]
- Member of: Royal Academy of Arts[43], Académie d'architecture[44], Accademia delle Arti del Disegno[45]
- Sex or gender: male[46]
- Member of political party: Labour Party[47]
- Movement: modern architecture[48]
- Commons category: Richard Rogers[49]
- Archives at: Architekturmuseum der Technischen Universität München[50]
- Family name: Rogers[51]
- Given name: Richard[52]
- Topic's main category: Category:Richard Rogers[53]
- Medical condition: dyslexia[54]
Why It Matters
Richard Rogers has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
FAQs
Where was Richard Rogers born?
Richard Rogers's place of birth was Florence[2].
Where did Richard Rogers die?
Richard Rogers passed away in London[4].
Who were Richard Rogers's parents?
Richard Rogers's father was Nino Rogers[8]. Richard Rogers's mother was Dada Gelringer[9].
Who was Richard Rogers married to?
Richard Rogers's spouses include Ruth Rogers[10] and Su Rogers[11].
What did Richard Rogers do for work?
Richard Rogers worked as an architect[5] and designer[6].
Where did Richard Rogers go to school?
Richard Rogers was educated at Architectural Association School of Architecture[20], Yale School of Architecture[21], St John's School, Leatherhead[22], and Kingswood House School[23].
What awards did Richard Rogers receive?
Honors received include Pritzker Architecture Prize[31], Royal Gold Medal[32], Praemium Imperiale[33], and Golden Lion[34].