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Charles Thompson Mathews

1863 – 1934

American architect, author and philanthropist, active in New York

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About Charles Thompson Mathews

Lived 1863 – 1934 (aged 70). Charles Thompson Mathews was an American architect.

Charles Thompson Mathews (March 31, 1863 – January 11, 1934) was an American architect, author and philanthropist. He was also a founder of the American Society for the Relief of French Orphans.

During World War I, Mathews served in the United States Food Administration.

Mathews' books include The Renaissance Under the Valois (1893), and The Story of Architecture (1896).

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Important facts

Born

31 March 1863, Paris

Birth century

19th century

Died

11 January 1934, New York City

Occupation

Architect

Nationality

United States

Also known as

Charles T. Mathews, Charles Mathews

People in Charles Thompson Mathews's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Charles Thompson

1862 – 1943

Historian

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Charles Thompson Mathews's

Nevil Story Maskelyne

Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Thompson Mathews?

American architect, author and philanthropist, active in New York (1863–1934)

When was Charles Thompson Mathews born?

Charles Thompson Mathews was born on 31 March 1863 in Paris.

When did Charles Thompson Mathews die?

Charles Thompson Mathews died on 11 January 1934 in New York City.

What was Charles Thompson Mathews's occupation?

Charles Thompson Mathews was an architect.

What nationality was Charles Thompson Mathews?

Charles Thompson Mathews was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Thompson Mathews

· Wikidata: Q52828964

· DBpedia: Charles Thompson Mathews

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