Philip Johnson
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Summary
Philip Johnson was born on July 8, 1906[1], in Cleveland[2]. He died on January 25, 2007[3], in New Canaan[4]. He worked as an architect[5], art historian[6], and architectural historian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,298 views/month, #6,831 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of death: January 25, 2005[9]
- Father: Homer H. Johnson[10]
- Mother: Louise Johnson[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Field of work: architecture[13]
- Educated at: Harvard Graduate School of Design[14], Harvard University[15], Hackley School[16]
- Notable work: Crystal Cathedral[17], Philip Johnson House[18]
- Award received: Pritzker Architecture Prize[19], AIA Gold Medal[20], AIGA Medal[21], National Medal of Arts[22], Golden Plate Award[23]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Letters[24], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Sexual orientation: homosexuality[27]
- Movement: postmodern architecture[28]
- Commons category: Philip Johnson[29]
- Unmarried partner: David Whitney[30]
- Archives at: Architekturmuseum der Technischen Universität München[31]
- Family name: Johnson[32]
- Given name: Philip[33]
- Topic's main category: Category:Philip Johnson[34]
- Commons gallery: Philip Johnson[35]
- Described at URL: http://arch-pavouk.cz/index.php/architekti/1452-johnson-philip[36]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38]
- Birth name: Philip Cortelyou Johnso[39]
- Name in native language: Philip Cortelyou Johnson[40]
Why It Matters
Philip Johnson has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Philip Johnson born?
Philip Johnson's place of birth was Cleveland[2].
Where did Philip Johnson die?
Philip Johnson passed away in New Canaan[4].
Who were Philip Johnson's parents?
Philip Johnson's father was Homer H. Johnson[10]. Philip Johnson's mother was Louise Johnson[11].
What did Philip Johnson do for work?
Philip Johnson worked as an architect[5], art historian[6], and architectural historian[7].
Where did Philip Johnson go to school?
Philip Johnson was educated at Harvard Graduate School of Design[14], Harvard University[15], and Hackley School[16].
What awards did Philip Johnson receive?
Honors received include Pritzker Architecture Prize[19], AIA Gold Medal[20], AIGA Medal[21], and National Medal of Arts[22].