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Louis Kahn was an Estonian-American architect. Born on 20 February 1901 in Kuressaare, Kahn died on 17 March 1974 in Pennsylvania Station at the age of 73.
Notable works include Kimbell Art Museum. Kahn studied at University of Pennsylvania and Yale University. Honours include Frank P. Brown Medal, Golden Plate Award and Royal Gold Medal, among 6 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 46 languages, Louis Kahn is No. 15,433 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 20 February 1901, Kuressaare
- Died
- 17 March 1974, Pennsylvania Station (aged 73)
- Country
- Russian Empire
- Known as
- Architect, university teacher, painter
- Field
- Art
- Education
- University of Pennsylvania, Yale University
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 46
Did you know
73
Lived to 73.
20 Feb
Shares a birthday with Kurt Cobain and Sidney Poitier.
11
One of 11 people in the Index born in Kuressaare, with Ott Tänak.
46
Has a Wikipedia article in 46 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Louis Kahn
- ChildNathaniel Kahn
Honours and works
Awards
- Frank P. Brown Medal1964
- Golden Plate Award1970
- Royal Gold Medal1972
- Rokach Award1984
- Rome Prize
- Fellow of the American Institute of Architects
Notable works
- Kimbell Art Museum
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