William Holford, Baron Holford
William Holford, Baron Holford (1907–1975) was a British architect, writer and university teacher.
Also recorded as William Graham Holford, Baron Holford; William Graham Holford Holford Baron; William Graham Holford Holford; Baron Holford; William Graham Holford; William Holford.
William Holford, Baron Holford in brief
- Born
- 1907
- Died
- 1975
- Known for
- architect, writer, university teacher, politician and urban planner
- Place of birth
- Johannesburg
Overview
Born at Johannesburg in 1907, died at London in 1975.
In detail
William Holford, Baron Holford studied at Diocesan College and University of Liverpool. the recorded working language is English.
Employment is recorded with University College London. Positions recorded include member of the House of Lords and President of the Royal Institute of British Architects. Membership is recorded of Royal Academy of Arts.
Distinctions recorded are Royal Gold Medal and Knight Bachelor.
Sources
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- 1.
“William Holford, Baron Holford”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q8012420: William Holford, Baron Holford
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