Hans Wegner
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Summary
Hans Wegner was born on April 2, 1914[1], in Tønder[2]. He died on January 26, 2007[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as a furniture designer[5], designer[6], and architect[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,048 views/month, #7,187 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Mariebjerg Cemetery[9]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[10]
- Educated at: Danish Design School[11]
- Award received: Lunning Prize[12], Eckersberg Medal[13], Prince Eugen Medal[14], honorary Royal Designer for Industry[15], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Hans Wegner[18]
- Family name: Wegner[19]
- Given name: Hans[20]
- Work location: Copenhagen[21]
- Floruit: January 1, 1977[22]
- Participant in: Documenta III[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[24]
- Commons Creator page: Hans Wegner[25]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Craft[26], Wikipedia:WikiProject 1000 important articles about Denmark[27]
- Copyright representative: reproduction right not represented by CISAC member[28]
- Has works in the collection: Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen[29], Museum of Modern Art[30], National Gallery of Victoria[31], Art Institute of Chicago[32], San Francisco Museum of Modern Art[33]
Why It Matters
Hans Wegner has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Hans Wegner born?
Hans Wegner was born in Tønder[2].
Where did Hans Wegner die?
Hans Wegner passed away in Copenhagen[4].
What did Hans Wegner do for work?
Hans Wegner worked as a furniture designer[5], designer[6], and architect[7].
Where did Hans Wegner go to school?
Hans Wegner was educated at Danish Design School[11].
What awards did Hans Wegner receive?
Honors received include Lunning Prize[12], Eckersberg Medal[13], Prince Eugen Medal[14], and honorary Royal Designer for Industry[15].