John Soane
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Summary
John Soane was born on September 10, 1753[1], in Reading[2]. He died on January 20, 1837[3], in London[4]. He worked as an architect[5], archaeologist[6], art collector[7], and master builder[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,536 views/month, #7,069 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St Pancras Old Church, Camden[10]
- Child: George Soane[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
- Notable work: Dulwich Picture Gallery[13], Bank of England building in London[14]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[15], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[16], Knight Bachelor[17]
- Member of: Royal Society[18], Royal Academy of Arts[19], Accademia delle Arti del Disegno[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Movement: Classicism[22]
- Commons category: John Soane[23]
- Family name: Q107445769[24]
- Given name: John[25]
- Topic's main category: Category:John Soane[26]
- Commons gallery: John Soane[27]
- Work location: London[28]
- Depicted by: Portrait of a Young Artist (John Soane, 1753–1837)[29], Sir John Soane[30], Sir John Soane, Aged 76[31], John Soane (1753–1837)[32]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[33], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[34], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[35], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37]
- Birth name: John Soane[38]
- Name in native language: John Soane[39]
- Owner of: Sir John Soane's Museum[40], Pitzhanger Manor[41]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for John Soane include Soane medal[42], an award[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 2017[45].
Why It Matters
John Soane has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
Entities named for him include Soane medal[42], an award[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 2017[45].
FAQs
Where was John Soane born?
John Soane's place of birth was Reading[2].
Where did John Soane die?
John Soane died in London[4].
What did John Soane do for work?
John Soane worked as an architect[5], archaeologist[6], art collector[7], and master builder[8].
What awards did John Soane receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[15], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[16], and Knight Bachelor[17].