Alvar Aalto
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Alvar Aalto
Summary
Alvar Aalto is a human[1]. He was born in Kuortane[2]. He was born on February 3, 1898[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on May 11, 1976[5]. He worked as an architect[6], designer[7], urban planner[8], and artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,037 views/month, #6,927 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Alvar Aalto was born in Kuortane[2].
- Alvar Aalto passed away in Helsinki[4].
- Alvar Aalto was born on February 3, 1898[3].
- Alvar Aalto died on May 11, 1976[5].
- Alvar Aalto is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[11].
- Alvar Aalto was married to Aino Aalto[12].
- Alvar Aalto was married to Elissa Aalto[13].
- Alvar Aalto held citizenship in Finland[14].
- Alvar Aalto held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[15].
- Finnish was Alvar Aalto's native language[16].
- Alvar Aalto worked as an architect[6].
- Alvar Aalto worked as a designer[7].
- Alvar Aalto's professions included urban planner[8].
- Alvar Aalto worked as an artist[9].
- Alvar Aalto's field of work was architecture[17].
- Alvar Aalto's education included a stint at Helsinki University of Technology[18].
- Alvar Aalto's education included a stint at Jyväskylän Lyseon lukio[19].
- A notable work attributed to Alvar Aalto is Vyborg Library[20].
- A notable work attributed to Alvar Aalto is Finlandia Hall[21].
- A notable work attributed to Alvar Aalto is Baker House[22].
- A notable work attributed to Alvar Aalto is Paimio Sanatorium[23].
- A notable work attributed to Alvar Aalto is Säynätsalo Town Hall[24].
- A notable work attributed to Alvar Aalto is Helsinki University of Technology Main Building[25].
- Alvar Aalto received the Royal Gold Medal[26].
- Alvar Aalto received the Prince Eugen Medal[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Kuortane[2], Alvar Aalto… he was born on February 3, 1898[3]. Finnish was his native language[16].
Education
Educated at Helsinki University of Technology[18], a university[28], in Finland[29] and Jyväskylän Lyseon lukio[19], an upper secondary school in Finland[30], in Finland[31], founded in 1858[32].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include architect[6], designer[7], urban planner[8], and artist[9]. Alvar Aalto's field of work was architecture[17].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Vyborg Library[20], Finlandia Hall[21], Baker House[22], Paimio Sanatorium[23], Säynätsalo Town Hall[24], and Helsinki University of Technology Main Building[25]. Things named for Alvar Aalto include Aalto University[33], a public university[34], in Finland[35], founded in 2010[36]; Aalto Theatre[37], an opera house[38], in Germany[39]; Alvar Aalto Museum[40], a cultural history museum[41], in Finland[42], founded in 1966[43], headquartered in Alvar Aalto Museum Jyväskylä[44]; Villa Aalto[45]; Studio Aalto[46]; Alvar Aalto Medal[47]; Aalto-Hochhaus[48]; and Alvar-Aalto-Kulturhaus[49].
Recognition
Awards received include Royal Gold Medal[26], an architecture award[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1848[52]; Prince Eugen Medal[27], a medallion[53], in Sweden[54], founded in 1945[55]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[56], a civil decoration[57], in Prussia[58], founded in 1842[59]; Alvar Aalto Medal[60], an architecture award[61], in Finland[62]; AIA Gold Medal[63], an architecture award[64], founded in 1907[65]; and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[66], a fellowship award[67].
Personal Life
Spouses include Aino Aalto[12], an architect[68], 1894–1949[69], of Finland[70], specialised in architect[71] and Elissa Aalto[13], an architect[72], 1922–1994[73], of Finland[74], specialised in architect[75].
Death and Burial
Alvar Aalto died on May 11, 1976[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. The cause of death was cardiovascular disease[76]. He is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[11].
Why It Matters
Alvar Aalto ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,037 views/month, #6,927 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] He is known by 79 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]
Entities named for him include Aalto University[33], a public university[34], in Finland[35], founded in 2010[36]; Aalto Theatre[37], an opera house[38], in Germany[39]; Alvar Aalto Museum[40], a cultural history museum[41], in Finland[42], founded in 1966[43], headquartered in Alvar Aalto Museum Jyväskylä[44]; Villa Aalto[45]; Studio Aalto[46]; and Alvar Aalto Medal[47].
FAQs
Where was Alvar Aalto born?
Alvar Aalto was born in Kuortane[2].
Where did Alvar Aalto die?
Alvar Aalto died in Helsinki[4].
Who was Alvar Aalto married to?
Alvar Aalto's spouses include Aino Aalto[12] and Elissa Aalto[13].
What did Alvar Aalto do for work?
Alvar Aalto worked as architect[6], designer[7], urban planner[8], and artist[9].
Where did Alvar Aalto go to school?
Alvar Aalto was educated at Helsinki University of Technology[18] and Jyväskylän Lyseon lukio[19].
What awards did Alvar Aalto receive?
Honors received include Royal Gold Medal[26], Prince Eugen Medal[27], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[56], and Alvar Aalto Medal[60].