William Penn Cresson

William Penn Cresson (1873–1932) was an American architect, diplomat and writer.

Also recorded as William P. Cresson; W. P. Cresson.

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Overview

Born at Claymont in 1873, died at Chesterwood in 1932.

In detail

William Penn Cresson studied at University of Pennsylvania and Beaux-Arts de Paris. the recorded working language is English.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Saint Petersburg, Washington, D.C. and Nevada. Employment is recorded with Princeton University, Tufts University and Georgetown University.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “William Penn Cresson”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q59588397: William Penn Cresson

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