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Ernst Gombrich

Ernst Gombrich (1909–2001) was a British writer, professor and aesthetician.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Ernst Hans Josef Gombrich.

Born at Vienna in 1909, died at London in 2001.

In detail

Ernst Gombrich studied at University of Vienna and Theresianum. Sixten Ringbom is recorded as having studied under Ernst Gombrich. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is art theory, art history and popular science literature.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Vienna and London. Employment is recorded with University of London, University of Vienna and Warburg Institute. Membership is recorded of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, British Academy and American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order, Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Erasmus Prize and Balzan Prize.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Ernst Gombrich”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q78504: Ernst Gombrich

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