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Gwendolyn Wright

b. 1946

American historian

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About Gwendolyn Wright

Born 1946. Gwendolyn Wright is an American historian and architect.

Gwendolyn Wright is an architectural historian and author. She was one of the hosts of the PBS television series History Detectives. She is a professor of architecture at Columbia University, also holding appointments in both its departments of history and art history.

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Important facts

Born
1946
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Historian, architect
Nationality
United States
Education
New York University, University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Berkeley College of Environmental Design, Bachelor of Arts
Employers
Columbia University
Awards
Guggenheim Fellowship; Beverly Willis; Ford Foundation; Getty Research Institute; Graham Foundation; Society of American Historians; Stanford Humanities Center; University of Michigan

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Gwendolyn Wright?

American historian

When was Gwendolyn Wright born?

Gwendolyn Wright was born in 1946.

What is Gwendolyn Wright's occupation?

Gwendolyn Wright is a historian and architect.

What nationality is Gwendolyn Wright?

Gwendolyn Wright is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gwendolyn Wright

· Wikidata: Q5623507

· DBpedia: Gwendolyn Wright

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