Walter William Spencer Cook

American art historian specializing in Spanish Medieval art
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Walter William Spencer Cook

Summary

Walter William Spencer Cook is a human[1]. Born in Orange[2], he… he was born on April 7, 1888[3]. He died in Atlantic Ocean[4]. He died on September 20, 1962[5]. He worked as an art historian[6] and professor[7].

Key Facts

  • Walter William Spencer Cook's place of birth was Orange[2].
  • Walter William Spencer Cook died in Atlantic Ocean[4].
  • Walter William Spencer Cook was born on April 7, 1888[3].
  • Walter William Spencer Cook died on September 20, 1962[5].
  • Walter William Spencer Cook held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Walter William Spencer Cook's professions included art historian[6].
  • Walter William Spencer Cook's professions included professor[7].
  • Walter William Spencer Cook was employed by New York University[9].
  • Walter William Spencer Cook was employed by New York University Institute of Fine Arts[10].
  • Walter William Spencer Cook was employed by American Expeditionary Forces[11].
  • Walter William Spencer Cook's education included a stint at Phillips Exeter Academy[12].
  • Walter William Spencer Cook was educated at Harvard University[13].
  • A notable student of Walter William Spencer Cook was Harry Bober[14].
  • Walter William Spencer Cook received the Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[15].
  • Walter William Spencer Cook was a member of Secció Històrico-Arqueològica de l’Institut d’Estudis Catalans[16].
  • Walter William Spencer Cook was a member of Medieval Academy of America[17].
  • Walter William Spencer Cook is recorded as male[18].
  • Walter William Spencer Cook's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Walter William Spencer Cook's given name is recorded as Walter[20].
  • Walter William Spencer Cook studied under Chandler Rathfon Post[21].

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Origins and Family

Walter William Spencer Cook's place of birth was Orange[2]. He was born on April 7, 1888[3].

Education

Educated at Phillips Exeter Academy[12], a private school[22], in United States[23], founded in 1781[24] and Harvard University[13], a private university[25], in United States[26], founded in 1636[27], headquartered in Cambridge[28]. Walter William Spencer Cook studied under Chandler Rathfon Post[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6] and professor[7]. Employers include New York University[9], a private university[29], in United States[30], founded in 1831[31], headquartered in New York City[32]; New York University Institute of Fine Arts[10], an academic institution[33], in United States[34], founded in 1925[35]; and American Expeditionary Forces[11], a military unit[36], in United States[37], founded in 1917[38]. A notable student of Walter William Spencer Cook was Harry Bober[14].

Recognition

Walter William Spencer Cook received the Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[15].

Death and Burial

Walter William Spencer Cook died on September 20, 1962[5]. He died in Atlantic Ocean[4].

FAQs

Where was Walter William Spencer Cook born?

Walter William Spencer Cook's place of birth was Orange[2].

Where did Walter William Spencer Cook die?

Walter William Spencer Cook passed away in Atlantic Ocean[4].

What did Walter William Spencer Cook do for work?

Walter William Spencer Cook worked as art historian[6] and professor[7].

Where did Walter William Spencer Cook go to school?

Walter William Spencer Cook was educated at Phillips Exeter Academy[12] and Harvard University[13].

What awards did Walter William Spencer Cook receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of Art Historians. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dictionary of Art Historians. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Oxford Reference. Retrieved . oxfordreference.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Dictionary of Art Historians. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . Dictionary of Art Historians. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . medievalacademy.org. Retrieved . medievalacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . apmembres2.iec.cat. apmembres2.iec.cat. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . medievalacademy.org. Retrieved . medievalacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Dictionary of Art Historians. arthistorians.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [14] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Dictionary of Art Historians. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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