Armand Hammer
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Armand Hammer
Summary
Armand Hammer is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on May 21, 1898[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on December 10, 1990[5]. He worked as an art collector[6], businessperson[7], and entrepreneur[8]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,322 views/month, #5,920 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Armand Hammer was born in New York City[2].
- Armand Hammer died in Los Angeles[4].
- Armand Hammer was born on May 21, 1898[3].
- Armand Hammer died on December 10, 1990[5].
- Armand Hammer died on November 10, 1990[10].
- Armand Hammer is buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[11].
- Armand Hammer's father was Julius Jacob Hammer[12].
- Among Armand Hammer's spouses was Frances Hammer[13].
- A child of Armand Hammer was Julian Armand Hammer[14].
- Armand Hammer held citizenship in United States[15].
- Armand Hammer's professions included art collector[6].
- Armand Hammer's professions included businessperson[7].
- Armand Hammer worked as an entrepreneur[8].
- Armand Hammer held the position of trustee[16].
- Armand Hammer's education included a stint at Columbia College[17].
- Armand Hammer was educated at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons[18].
- Armand Hammer's education included a stint at Morris High School[19].
- Armand Hammer received the National Medal of Arts[20].
- Armand Hammer received the Royal Order of the Polar Star[21].
- Armand Hammer received the Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[22].
- Armand Hammer received the Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Fear[23].
- Armand Hammer received the Order of Friendship of Peoples[24].
- Armand Hammer received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[25].
- Armand Hammer is recorded as male[26].
- Armand Hammer's instance of is recorded as human[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in New York City[2], Armand Hammer… he was born on May 21, 1898[3]. His father was Julius Jacob Hammer[12].
Education
Educated at Columbia College[17], a college[31], in United States[32], founded in 1754[33]; Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons[18], a graduate school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1767[36], headquartered in New York City[37]; and Morris High School[19], a high school[38], in United States[39], founded in 1897[40].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include art collector[6], businessperson[7], and entrepreneur[8]. Armand Hammer held the position of trustee[16].
Recognition
Awards received include National Medal of Arts[20], a medallion[41], in United States[42], founded in 1984[43]; Royal Order of the Polar Star[21], an order of chivalry[44], in Sweden[45], founded in 1748[46]; Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[22], a grade of an order[47], in Austria[48]; Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Fear[23]; Order of Friendship of Peoples[24], an order[49], in Soviet Union[50], founded in 1972[51]; and Knight of the Legion of Honour[25], a grade of an order[52], in France[53].
Personal Life
Among Armand Hammer's spouses was Frances Hammer[13]. A child of him was Julian Armand Hammer[14].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include December 10, 1990[5] and November 10, 1990[10]. Armand Hammer passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was bone cancer[54]. Burial took place at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Armand Hammer include Codex Leicester[55], a manuscript[56], written by Leonardo da Vinci[57]; Hammer Museum[58], an art museum[59], in United States[60], founded in 1990[61], headquartered in Los Angeles[62]; and 3376 Armandhammer[63], an asteroid[64].
Why It Matters
Armand Hammer ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,322 views/month, #5,920 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
Entities named for him include Codex Leicester[55], a manuscript[56], written by Leonardo da Vinci[57]; Hammer Museum[58], an art museum[59], in United States[60], founded in 1990[61], headquartered in Los Angeles[62]; and 3376 Armandhammer[63], an asteroid[64].
FAQs
Where was Armand Hammer born?
Armand Hammer was born in New York City[2].
Where did Armand Hammer die?
Armand Hammer passed away in Los Angeles[4].
Who were Armand Hammer's parents?
Armand Hammer's father was Julius Jacob Hammer[12].
Who was Armand Hammer married to?
Armand Hammer's spouses include Frances Hammer[13].
What did Armand Hammer do for work?
Armand Hammer worked as art collector[6], businessperson[7], and entrepreneur[8].
Where did Armand Hammer go to school?
Armand Hammer was educated at Columbia College[17], Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons[18], and Morris High School[19].
What awards did Armand Hammer receive?
Honors received include National Medal of Arts[20], Royal Order of the Polar Star[21], Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[22], and Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Fear[23].