Richard Rogers

British architect (1933–2021)
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Richard Rogers

Summary

Richard Rogers is a human[1]. He was born in Florence[2]. He was born on July 23, 1933[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on December 18, 2021[5]. He worked as an architect[6] and designer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,642 views/month, #7,035 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Florence[2], Richard Rogers…
  • Richard Rogers passed away in London[4].
  • Richard Rogers was born on July 23, 1933[3].
  • Richard Rogers died on December 18, 2021[5].
  • Richard Rogers's father was Nino Rogers[9].
  • Richard Rogers's mother was Dada Gelringer[10].
  • Richard Rogers was married to Ruth Rogers[11].
  • Among Richard Rogers's spouses was Su Rogers[12].
  • A child of Richard Rogers was Roo Rogers[13].
  • Richard Rogers held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Richard Rogers held citizenship in Italy[15].
  • English was Richard Rogers's native language[16].
  • Richard Rogers's professions included architect[6].
  • Richard Rogers worked as a designer[7].
  • Richard Rogers's field of work was architecture[17].
  • Richard Rogers's field of work was functionalism[18].
  • Richard Rogers's field of work was modernism[19].
  • Richard Rogers held the position of member of the House of Lords[20].
  • Richard Rogers was educated at Architectural Association School of Architecture[21].
  • Richard Rogers's education included a stint at Yale School of Architecture[22].
  • Richard Rogers was educated at St John's School, Leatherhead[23].
  • Richard Rogers's education included a stint at Kingswood House School[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Richard Rogers is Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Richard Rogers is Millennium Dome[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Richard Rogers is Nittele Tower[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Florence[2], Richard Rogers… he was born on July 23, 1933[3]. His father was Nino Rogers[9]. His mother was Dada Gelringer[10]. English was his native language[16].

Education

Educated at Architectural Association School of Architecture[21], an architecture school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1847[30]; Yale School of Architecture[22], an architecture school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1916[33]; St John's School, Leatherhead[23], an independent school[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1851[36]; and Kingswood House School[24], a school[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1899[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6] and designer[7]. Fields of work include architecture[17], an academic discipline[40]; functionalism[18], an architectural style[41]; and modernism[19], a cultural movement[42]. Richard Rogers held the position of member of the House of Lords[20].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium[25], Millennium Dome[26], Nittele Tower[27], Centre Georges Pompidou[43], Lloyd's building[44], and European Court of Human Rights building[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Pritzker Architecture Prize[46], an architecture award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1979[49]; Royal Gold Medal[50], an architecture award[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1848[53]; Praemium Imperiale[54], an international award[55], founded in 1988[56]; Golden Lion[57], an award[58], in Italy[59], founded in 1996[60]; Auguste Perret Prize[61], an architecture award[62], founded in 1961[63]; and Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects[64], a fellowship award[65], in United Kingdom[66].

Personal Life

Spouses include Ruth Rogers[11], a chef[67], b. 1948[68], of United Kingdom[69], awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire[70] and Su Rogers[12], an architect[71], b. 1939[72], of United Kingdom[73]. A child of Richard Rogers was Roo Rogers[13]. He was affiliated with the Labour Party[74].

Death and Burial

Richard Rogers died on December 18, 2021[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Rogers ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,642 views/month, #7,035 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]

FAQs

Where was Richard Rogers born?

Born in Florence[2], Richard Rogers…

Where did Richard Rogers die?

Richard Rogers passed away in London[4].

Who were Richard Rogers's parents?

Richard Rogers's father was Nino Rogers[9]. Richard Rogers's mother was Dada Gelringer[10].

Who was Richard Rogers married to?

Richard Rogers's spouses include Ruth Rogers[11] and Su Rogers[12].

What did Richard Rogers do for work?

Richard Rogers worked as architect[6] and designer[7].

Where did Richard Rogers go to school?

Richard Rogers was educated at Architectural Association School of Architecture[21], Yale School of Architecture[22], St John's School, Leatherhead[23], and Kingswood House School[24].

What awards did Richard Rogers receive?

Honors received include Pritzker Architecture Prize[46], Royal Gold Medal[50], Praemium Imperiale[54], and Golden Lion[57].

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  2. [75] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [76] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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