James Stirling
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Summary
James Stirling was born on April 22, 1926[1], in Glasgow[2]. He died on June 25, 1992[3], in London[4]. He worked as an architect[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,127 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[7]
- Field of work: architecture[8]
- Educated at: University of Liverpool[9], Liverpool College of Art[10], Calderstones School[11]
- Notable work: Neue Staatsgalerie[12]
- Award received: Pritzker Architecture Prize[13], Alvar Aalto Medal[14], Royal Gold Medal[15], Praemium Imperiale[16], Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects[17], Knight Bachelor[18], Stirling Prize[19]
- Member of: Royal Academy of Arts[20], Accademia delle Arti del Disegno[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: James Stirling[23]
- Archives at: Canadian Centre for Architecture[24]
- Family name: Stirling[25]
- Given name: James[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
- Birth name: James Frazer Stirling[28]
- Name in native language: James Stirling[29]
- Different from: James Stirling[30]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1964[31]
- End of work period: January 1, 1967[32]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: NADD Wikidata project[33]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for James Stirling include Stirling Prize[34], an architecture award[35], founded in 1996[36].
Why It Matters
James Stirling has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
Entities named for him include Stirling Prize[34], an architecture award[35], founded in 1996[36].
FAQs
Where was James Stirling born?
James Stirling's place of birth was Glasgow[2].
Where did James Stirling die?
James Stirling died in London[4].
What did James Stirling do for work?
James Stirling worked as an architect[5].
Where did James Stirling go to school?
James Stirling was educated at University of Liverpool[9], Liverpool College of Art[10], and Calderstones School[11].
What awards did James Stirling receive?
Honors received include Pritzker Architecture Prize[13], Alvar Aalto Medal[14], Royal Gold Medal[15], and Praemium Imperiale[16].