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Eliel Saarinen
Finnish-American architect (1873–1950) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gottlieb Eliel Saarinen (/ˈsɑːrɪnən/, Finnish: [ˈelie̯l ˈsɑːrinen]; August 20, 1873 – July 1, 1950) was a Finnish-American architect known for his work with art nouveau buildings in the early years of the 20th century. He was also the father of famed architect Eero Saarinen.[1][2]
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Born | Gottlieb Eliel Saarinen August 20, 1873 |
Died | July 1, 1950(1950-07-01) (aged 76) |
Nationality | Finnish |
Occupation | Architect |
Spouse | Loja Saarinen |
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Awards | AIA Gold Medal |
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