Raymond Unwin

Raymond Unwin (1863–1940) was a British architect, engineer and urban planner.

Also recorded as Sir Raymond Unwin; Raymond Unwin Sir; Raymond, Sir Unwin.

Raymond Unwin in brief

Born
1863
Died
1940
Known for
architect, engineer and urban planner
Place of birth
Oxford
Contents

Overview

Born at Oxford in 1863, died at Old Lyme in 1940.

In detail

Raymond Unwin studied at Magdalen College School. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is civil engineering studies, architecture and urbanism.

Places of work recorded in the authority are United Kingdom, Birmingham and Manchester. Employment is recorded with Columbia University. Positions recorded include President of the Royal Institute of British Architects. Membership is recorded of Parker & Unwin.

Works named in the authority record are The Town Extension Plan.

Distinctions recorded are Royal Gold Medal and Knight Bachelor.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Raymond Unwin”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q977815: Raymond Unwin

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