Robert Hughes
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Summary
Robert Hughes was born on July 28, 1938[1], in Sydney[2]. He died on August 6, 2012[3], in The Bronx[4]. He worked as an art historian[5], writer[6], art critic[7], television presenter[8], and narrator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,484 views/month, #7,102 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Geoffrey Forrest Hughes[11]
- Spouse: Doris Downes[12]
- Country of citizenship: Australia[13]
- Occupation: screenwriter[14]
- Field of work: art history[15]
- Educated at: University of Sydney[16]
- Award received: Saint George's Cross[17], Australian National Living Treasure[18], Officer of the Order of Australia[19], Australian Media Hall of Fame[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Robert Hughes (critic)[22]
- Cause of death: disease[23]
- Family name: Hughes[24]
- Given name: Robert[25]
- Work location: New York City[26]
- Relative: Thomas Hughes[27], Lucy Turnbull[28]
- Manner of death: natural causes[29]
- Described by source: UbuWeb[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- Birth name: Robert Studley Forrest Hughes[32]
- Different from: Robert Hughes[33]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1964[34]
- End of work period: January 1, 2009[35]
Why It Matters
Robert Hughes has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Robert Hughes born?
Robert Hughes's place of birth was Sydney[2].
Where did Robert Hughes die?
Robert Hughes passed away in The Bronx[4].
Who were Robert Hughes's parents?
Robert Hughes's father was Geoffrey Forrest Hughes[11].
Who was Robert Hughes married to?
Robert Hughes's spouses include Doris Downes[12].
What did Robert Hughes do for work?
Robert Hughes worked as an art historian[5], writer[6], art critic[7], television presenter[8], and narrator[9].
Where did Robert Hughes go to school?
Robert Hughes was educated at University of Sydney[16].
What awards did Robert Hughes receive?
Honors received include Saint George's Cross[17], Australian National Living Treasure[18], Officer of the Order of Australia[19], and Australian Media Hall of Fame[20].