Eliel Saarinen
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Summary
Eliel Saarinen was born on August 20, 1873[1], in Rantasalmi[2]. He died on July 1, 1950[3], in Bloomfield Hills[4]. He worked as an architect[5] and urban planner[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,139 views/month, #7,118 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1873[8]
- Date of death: January 1, 1950[9]
- Father: Juho Saarinen[10]
- Spouse: Loja Saarinen[11], Mathilda Tony Charlotta Gyldén[12]
- Child: Eero Saarinen[13], Pipsan Saarinen Swanson[14]
- Country of citizenship: Finland[15], United States[16], Grand Duchy of Finland[17]
- Native language: Finnish[18]
- Field of work: architecture[19]
- Employer: University of Michigan[20], Cranbrook Educational Community[21]
- Educated at: Helsinki University of Technology[22], Former Real Lyceum[23]
- Student: Florence Knoll[24], Eero Saarinen[25]
- Notable work: Helsinki Central Railway Station[26]
- Award received: AIA Gold Medal[27], Royal Gold Medal[28], honorary doctorate of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology[29], honorary doctor of Harvard University[30], honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge[31], Fellow of the American Institute of Architects[32], Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[33], Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[34]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Movement: Art Nouveau[37], Art Deco[38], International Style[39], Jugendstil[40]
- Commons category: Eliel Saarinen[41]
- Family name: Saarinen[42]
- Given name: Eliel[43], Gottlieb[44]
- IPA transcription: ˈeliel ˈsɑːrinen[45]
- Topic's main category: Category:Eliel Saarinen[46]
- Commons gallery: Eliel Saarinen[47]
- Work location: Helsinki[48], Vyborg[49], Sortavala[50], Tallinn[51], Bloomfield Hills[52], Hvitträsk[53]
- Described at URL: http://arch-pavouk.cz/index.php/architekti/744-saarinen-eliel[54]
- Partner in business or sport: Herman Gesellius[55], Armas Lindgren[56]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Eliel Saarinen include Eliel Square[57], a square[58], in Finland[59].
Why It Matters
Eliel Saarinen has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
Entities named for him include Eliel Square[57], a square[58], in Finland[59].
FAQs
Where was Eliel Saarinen born?
Eliel Saarinen's place of birth was Rantasalmi[2].
Where did Eliel Saarinen die?
Eliel Saarinen passed away in Bloomfield Hills[4].
Who were Eliel Saarinen's parents?
Eliel Saarinen's father was Juho Saarinen[10].
Who was Eliel Saarinen married to?
Eliel Saarinen's spouses include Loja Saarinen[11] and Mathilda Tony Charlotta Gyldén[12].
What did Eliel Saarinen do for work?
Eliel Saarinen worked as an architect[5] and urban planner[6].
Where did Eliel Saarinen go to school?
Eliel Saarinen was educated at Helsinki University of Technology[22] and Former Real Lyceum[23].
What awards did Eliel Saarinen receive?
Honors received include AIA Gold Medal[27], Royal Gold Medal[28], honorary doctorate of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology[29], and honorary doctor of Harvard University[30].