James Stirling

About James Stirling

Birth Day: April 22, 1926
Birth Place: Glasgow, Scotland

James Stirling

James Stirling was born on April 22, 1926 in Glasgow, Scotland. Known for his work at universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, and Harvard. Considered to be one of the greatest architects of the latter 20th century and was known for drawing from all of architectural history, whether it was ancient Rome or the Baroque era, for his work.
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As per our current Database, James Stirling has been died on Jun 25, 1992 (age 66).

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When James Stirling die, James Stirling was 66 years old.

Popular As James Stirling
Occupation Architect
Age 66 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born April 22, 1926 (Glasgow, Scotland)
Birthday April 22
Town/City Glasgow, Scotland
Nationality Scotland

🌙 Zodiac

James Stirling’s zodiac sign is Taurus. According to astrologers, Taurus is practical and well-grounded, the sign harvests the fruits of labor. They feel the need to always be surrounded by love and beauty, turned to the material world, hedonism, and physical pleasures. People born with their Sun in Taurus are sensual and tactile, considering touch and taste the most important of all senses. Stable and conservative, this is one of the most reliable signs of the zodiac, ready to endure and stick to their choices until they reach the point of personal satisfaction.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

James Stirling was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.

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About

Known for his work at universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, and Harvard. Considered to be one of the greatest Architects of the latter 20th century and was known for drawing from all of architectural history, whether it was ancient Rome or the Baroque era, for his work.

Before Fame

He fought in World War II before studying architecture at the University of Liverpool. He was first a member of the Black Watch, then the Parachute Regiment, which took him behind German enemy lines prior to D-Day. He and the famed Colin Rowe were classmates at Liverpool.

Trivia

His name adorned the Stirling Prize for architecture after 1996.

Family Life

He was born in Glasgow, although his birth year was disputed. He and the famed Architect Colin St John Wilson were lifelong friends. His family enrolled him in Quarry Bank High School, Liverpool, England.

Associated With

He was influenced by the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, despite refusing to blindly follow Modernism.

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