Colin St John Wilson

British architect (1922-2007)
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Summary

Colin St John Wilson was born on March 14, 1922[1], in Cheltenham[2]. He died on May 14, 2007[3]. He worked as an architect[4], writer[5], and visual artist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (183 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: January 1, 1922[8]
  • Place of burial: Highgate Cemetery[9]
  • Spouse: Mary Jane Long[10], Muriel Lavender[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13]
  • Educated at: Corpus Christi College[14], University College London[15], Felsted School[16]
  • Award received: Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects[17], Knight Bachelor[18], Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[19]
  • Member of: Royal Academy of Arts[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Military branch: Royal Navy[22]
  • Commons category: Colin St John Wilson[23]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[24]
  • Family name: Wilson[25]
  • Given name: Colin[26]
  • Work location: Cambridge[27]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: DACS BLP 2023[29]
  • Copyright representative: reproduction right not represented by CISAC member[30]
  • Has works in the collection: Pallant House Gallery[31]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[32]

Why It Matters

Colin St John Wilson has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Colin St John Wilson born?

Colin St John Wilson was born in Cheltenham[2].

Who was Colin St John Wilson married to?

Colin St John Wilson's spouses include Mary Jane Long[10] and Muriel Lavender[11].

What did Colin St John Wilson do for work?

Colin St John Wilson worked as an architect[4], writer[5], and visual artist[6].

Where did Colin St John Wilson go to school?

Colin St John Wilson was educated at Corpus Christi College[14], University College London[15], and Felsted School[16].

What awards did Colin St John Wilson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects[17], Knight Bachelor[18], and Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . DACS register. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] ↑ . DACS register. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . DACS register. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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