Edgar Richardson

American art historian and Director of the Detroit Institute of Arts, 1945-1962. (1902–1985)
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Edgar Richardson

Summary

Edgar Richardson is a human[1]. Born in Glen Falls[2], he… he was born on December 2, 1902[3]. He died on March 27, 1985[4]. He worked as a curator[5], art advisor[6], and art historian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Glen Falls[2], Edgar Richardson…
  • Edgar Richardson was born on December 2, 1902[3].
  • Edgar Richardson died on March 27, 1985[4].
  • Edgar Richardson was married to Constance Richardson[9].
  • Edgar Richardson held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Edgar Richardson worked as a curator[5].
  • Edgar Richardson worked as an art advisor[6].
  • Edgar Richardson worked as an art historian[7].
  • Edgar Richardson held the position of museum director[11].
  • Edgar Richardson held the position of curator[12].
  • Among Edgar Richardson's employers was Detroit Institute of Arts[13].
  • Edgar Richardson was employed by Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library[14].
  • Among Edgar Richardson's employers was John D. Rockefeller III[15].
  • Edgar Richardson's education included a stint at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts[16].
  • Edgar Richardson was educated at Williams College[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Edgar Richardson is Edgar P. Richardson records, 1930-1962[18].
  • Edgar Richardson received the Athenaeum Literary Award[19].
  • Edgar Richardson is recorded as male[20].
  • Edgar Richardson's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Edgar Richardson's archives at is recorded as Detroit Institute of Arts Research Library & Archives[22].
  • Edgar Richardson's archives at is recorded as Archives of American Art[23].
  • Edgar Richardson's archives at is recorded as Detroit Institute of Arts[24].
  • Edgar Richardson's family name is recorded as Richardson[25].
  • Edgar Richardson's given name is recorded as Edgar[26].
  • Edgar Richardson's significant event is recorded as founding[27].

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Origins and Family

Edgar Richardson's place of birth was Glen Falls[2]. He was born on December 2, 1902[3].

Education

Educated at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts[16], an art museum[28], in United States[29], founded in 1805[30], headquartered in Philadelphia[31] and Williams College[17], a liberal arts college[32], in United States[33], founded in 1793[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include curator[5], art advisor[6], and art historian[7]. Employers include Detroit Institute of Arts[13], an art museum[35], in United States[36], founded in 1885[37]; Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library[14], a museum[38], in United States[39], founded in 1951[40]; and John D. Rockefeller III[15], an entrepreneur[41], 1906–1978[42], of United States[43]. Positions held include museum director[11], a profession[44] and curator[12], a profession[45].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Edgar Richardson is Edgar P. Richardson records, 1930-1962[18].

Recognition

Edgar Richardson received the Athenaeum Literary Award[19].

Personal Life

Among Edgar Richardson's spouses was Constance Richardson[9].

Death and Burial

Edgar Richardson died on March 27, 1985[4].

Why It Matters

Edgar Richardson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Edgar Richardson born?

Edgar Richardson was born in Glen Falls[2].

Who was Edgar Richardson married to?

Edgar Richardson's spouses include Constance Richardson[9].

What did Edgar Richardson do for work?

Edgar Richardson worked as curator[5], art advisor[6], and art historian[7].

Where did Edgar Richardson go to school?

Edgar Richardson was educated at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts[16] and Williams College[17].

What awards did Edgar Richardson receive?

Honors received include Athenaeum Literary Award[19].

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  2. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [12] . JSTOR. wikidata.org.
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  12. [7] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . Dictionary of Art Historians. wikidata.org.
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  17. [22] . finding aid. dia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . aaa.si.edu. aaa.si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [4] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . obituary. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [18] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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