Rudolf Wittkower
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Summary
Rudolf Wittkower was born on June 22, 1901[1], in Berlin[2]. He died on October 11, 1971[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as an art historian[5], pedagogue[6], historian[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (350 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Margot Wittkower[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12], United States[13]
- Employer: Columbia University[14], University of Cambridge[15], Slade School of Fine Art[16], Warburg Institute[17], University of London[18]
- Award received: Serena Medal[19], Alice Davis Hitchcock Award[20], Guggenheim Fellowship[21]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22], Academy of Sciences of Turin[23], American Philosophical Society[24], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Family name: Wittkower[27]
- Given name: Rudolf[28]
- Work location: Rome[29], Germany[30], London[31], New York City[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33], German[34]
- Sibling: Werner Joseph Wittkower[35]
Why It Matters
Rudolf Wittkower has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Rudolf Wittkower born?
Rudolf Wittkower was born in Berlin[2].
Where did Rudolf Wittkower die?
Rudolf Wittkower passed away in New York City[4].
Who was Rudolf Wittkower married to?
Rudolf Wittkower's spouses include Margot Wittkower[11].
What did Rudolf Wittkower do for work?
Rudolf Wittkower worked as an art historian[5], pedagogue[6], historian[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9].
What awards did Rudolf Wittkower receive?
Honors received include Serena Medal[19], Alice Davis Hitchcock Award[20], and Guggenheim Fellowship[21].