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Frank Lloyd Wright was listed as an architect, urban planner and writer. Born on June 8, 1867, Frank Lloyd Wright was from Richland Center, Wisconsin, United States. Death is recorded on April 9, 1959, at the age of 91. Education on record includes Madison Central High School and University of Wisconsin–Madison. Recorded honors include Royal Gold Medal (1941) and Frank P. Brown Medal (1953).
My Take
Frank Lloyd Wright sits, for me, in a rarefied tier where the word "architect" feels too small. More than a thousand structures across seventy years is staggering output, but it is his philosophy that endures: buildings that argue with nature lose, buildings that converse with it win. Fallingwater and the low horizontal lines of the Prairie School still feel radical because they refuse to dominate their surroundings. He also exported ideas, not just buildings, mentoring hundreds through the Taliesin Fellowship. Working into his nineties, he embodied a creative stubbornness I find genuinely inspiring rather than merely impressive.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Frank Lloyd Wright
- Name (Japanese)
- フランク・ロイド・ライト
- Reading
- ふらんく・ろいど・らいと
- Born
- June 8, 1867 – April 9, 1959
- Origin
- Richland Center, Wisconsin, United States
- Occupation
- architect / urban planner / writer / designer / printseller
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rabbit
2. Background
- High school
- Madison Central High School
- University
- University of Wisconsin–Madison
Awards & achievements
- 1941 Royal Gold Medal
- 1953 Frank P. Brown Medal
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Emil Bach House |
| Notable work | Pettit Memorial Chapel |
| Notable work | Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church |
| Notable work | A. D. German Warehouse |
| Notable work | Fallingwater |
| Notable work | Prairie School architecture |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
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Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Frank Lloyd Wright born?
Frank Lloyd Wright was born on June 8, 1867.
When did Frank Lloyd Wright die?
Frank Lloyd Wright died on April 9, 1959, aged 91.
Where was Frank Lloyd Wright from?
Frank Lloyd Wright was from Richland Center, Wisconsin, United States.
What did Frank Lloyd Wright do?
Frank Lloyd Wright worked as architect, urban planner, writer, designer, printseller.
Where did Frank Lloyd Wright study?
Frank Lloyd Wright attended University of Wisconsin–Madison.
What was Frank Lloyd Wright known for?
Frank Lloyd Wright's notable works include Emil Bach House, Pettit Memorial Chapel, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church.
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