No. 554 in the Index · Art
Ansel Adams
American photographer and environmentalist (1902–1984).
The record
Ansel Adams was an American photographer and environmentalist. Born on 20 February 1902 in San Francisco, Adams died on 22 April 1984 in Carmel-by-the-Sea at the age of 82.
Notable works include Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico and The Tetons and the Snake River. Honours include Guggenheim Fellowship, John Muir Award and Progress Medal, among 7 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 69 languages, Ansel Adams is No. 554 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 20 February 1902, San Francisco
- Died
- 22 April 1984, Carmel-by-the-Sea (aged 82)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Photographer, pianist, writer
- Field
- Art
- Plays
- Piano
- Genres
- Landscape painting
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 69
Did you know
82
Lived to 82.
20 Feb
Shares a birthday with Kurt Cobain and Sidney Poitier.
219
One of 219 people in the Index born in San Francisco, with Steve Jobs.
69
Has a Wikipedia article in 69 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Ansel Adams
- FatherCharles Hitchcock Adams
Honours and works
Awards
- Guggenheim Fellowship1946
- John Muir Award1963
- Progress Medal1969
- Presidential Medal of Freedom1980
- Hasselblad Award1981
- California Hall of Fame2007
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Notable works
- Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico
- The Tetons and the Snake River
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