Thomas Hoving
American curator, museum director (1931-2009)
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Summary
Thomas Hoving was born on January 15, 1931[1], in New York City[2]. He died on December 10, 2009[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a curator[5] and art historian[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (322 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Walter Hoving[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Position held: museum director[10], New York City Commissioner of Parks and Recreation[11], Director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art[12]
- Employer: Metropolitan Museum of Art[13], Connoisseur Magazine[14]
- Educated at: Princeton University[15], Hotchkiss School[16], Eaglebrook School[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Family: Q133189283[19]
- Cause of death: lung cancer[20]
- Family name: Hoving[21]
- Given name: Thomas[22], Pearsall[23], Field[24]
- Manner of death: natural causes[25]
- Described by source: Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
- Significant person: Harry G. Sperling[28], John J. Klejman[29]
Why It Matters
Thomas Hoving is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Thomas Hoving born?
Thomas Hoving was born in New York City[2].
Where did Thomas Hoving die?
Thomas Hoving passed away in New York City[4].
Who were Thomas Hoving's parents?
Thomas Hoving's father was Walter Hoving[8].
What did Thomas Hoving do for work?
Thomas Hoving worked as a curator[5] and art historian[6].
Where did Thomas Hoving go to school?
Thomas Hoving was educated at Princeton University[15], Hotchkiss School[16], and Eaglebrook School[17].