Eero Saarinen
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Eero Saarinen
Summary
Eero Saarinen is a human[1]. Born in Kirkkonummi[2], he… he was born on August 20, 1910[3]. He passed away in Ann Arbor[4]. He died on September 1, 1961[5]. He worked as an architect[6] and designer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,802 views/month, #6,477 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Eero Saarinen's place of birth was Kirkkonummi[2].
- Eero Saarinen passed away in Ann Arbor[4].
- Eero Saarinen was born on August 20, 1910[3].
- Eero Saarinen was born on January 1, 1910[9].
- Eero Saarinen died on September 1, 1961[5].
- Burial took place at White Chapel Memorial Cemetery[10].
- Eero Saarinen's father was Eliel Saarinen[11].
- Eero Saarinen's mother was Loja Saarinen[12].
- Among Eero Saarinen's spouses was Lilian Swann Saarinen[13].
- Eero Saarinen was married to Aline B. Saarinen[14].
- A child of Eero Saarinen was Eric Saarinen[15].
- A child of Eero Saarinen was Eames Saarinen[16].
- Eero Saarinen held citizenship in United States[17].
- Eero Saarinen held citizenship in Finland[18].
- Eero Saarinen held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Finland[19].
- Finnish was Eero Saarinen's native language[20].
- Eero Saarinen's professions included architect[6].
- Eero Saarinen worked as a designer[7].
- Eero Saarinen's field of work was architecture[21].
- Among Eero Saarinen's employers was Office of Strategic Services[22].
- Eero Saarinen's education included a stint at Académie de la Grande Chaumière[23].
- Eero Saarinen was educated at Yale School of Architecture[24].
- Eero Saarinen's education included a stint at Yale University[25].
- A notable work attributed to Eero Saarinen is Ingalls Rink[26].
- A notable work attributed to Eero Saarinen is CBS Building[27].
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Origins and Family
Eero Saarinen was born in Kirkkonummi[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 20, 1910[3] and January 1, 1910[9]. His father was Eliel Saarinen[11]. His mother was Loja Saarinen[12]. Finnish was his native language[20].
Education
Educated at Académie de la Grande Chaumière[23], an art academy[28], in France[29], founded in 1904[30]; Yale School of Architecture[24], an architecture school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1916[33]; and Yale University[25], a private university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1701[36], headquartered in New Haven[37]. Eero Saarinen studied under Eliel Saarinen[38].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include architect[6] and designer[7]. Eero Saarinen's field of work was architecture[21]. Among his employers was Office of Strategic Services[22].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Ingalls Rink[26], an arena[39], in United States[40], founded in 1958[41]; CBS Building[27], a skyscraper[42], in United States[43], founded in 1964[44]; and Gateway Arch[45], an architectural landmark[46], in United States[47], founded in 1965[48].
Recognition
Awards received include AIA Gold Medal[49], an architecture award[50], founded in 1907[51] and Fellow of the American Institute of Architects[52], a fellowship award[53].
Personal Life
Spouses include Lilian Swann Saarinen[13], an alpine skier[54], 1912–1995[55], of United States[56] and Aline B. Saarinen[14], a journalist[57], 1914–1972[58], of United States[59], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[60]. Children include Eric Saarinen[15], a cinematographer[61], 1942–2024[62], of United States[63] and Eames Saarinen[16].
Death and Burial
Eero Saarinen died on September 1, 1961[5]. He passed away in Ann Arbor[4]. The cause of death was brain cancer[64]. Burial took place at White Chapel Memorial Cemetery[10].
Why It Matters
Eero Saarinen ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,802 views/month, #6,477 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
FAQs
Where was Eero Saarinen born?
Born in Kirkkonummi[2], Eero Saarinen…
Where did Eero Saarinen die?
Eero Saarinen passed away in Ann Arbor[4].
Who were Eero Saarinen's parents?
Eero Saarinen's father was Eliel Saarinen[11]. Eero Saarinen's mother was Loja Saarinen[12].
Who was Eero Saarinen married to?
Eero Saarinen's spouses include Lilian Swann Saarinen[13] and Aline B. Saarinen[14].
What did Eero Saarinen do for work?
Eero Saarinen worked as architect[6] and designer[7].
Where did Eero Saarinen go to school?
Eero Saarinen was educated at Académie de la Grande Chaumière[23], Yale School of Architecture[24], and Yale University[25].
What awards did Eero Saarinen receive?
Honors received include AIA Gold Medal[49] and Fellow of the American Institute of Architects[52].