As per our current Database, Eliel Saarinen has been died on Jul 1, 1950 (age 76).
When Eliel Saarinen die, Eliel Saarinen was 76 years old.
| Popular As | Eliel Saarinen |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Age | 76 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Born | August 20, 1873 (Rantasalmi, Finland) |
| Birthday | August 20 |
| Town/City | Rantasalmi, Finland |
| Nationality | Finland |
Eliel Saarinen’s zodiac sign is Leo. According to astrologers, people born under the sign of Leo are natural born leaders. They are dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant and extremely difficult to resist, able to achieve anything they want to in any area of life they commit to. There is a specific strength to a Leo and their "king of the jungle" status. Leo often has many friends for they are generous and loyal. Self-confident and attractive, this is a Sun sign capable of uniting different groups of people and leading them as one towards a shared cause, and their healthy sense of humor makes collaboration with other people even easier.
Eliel Saarinen was born in the Year of the Rooster. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rooster are practical, resourceful, observant, analytical, straightforward, trusting, honest, perfectionists, neat and conservative. Compatible with Ox or Snake.
Finnish-American Architect who influenced the design of churches and skyscrapers, particularly around his home state of Michigan. He was responsible for the Finnish markka banknotes, the design of which was unveiled in 1922. He was awarded the 1947 AIA Gold Medal.
He was a renowned Architect in Europe, designing the Helsinki railroad station and urban projects in Estonia's capital. In the U.S., he took second place in the Chicago Tower design competition. He was a partner in the firm of Gesellius, Lindgren, and Saarinen alongside the famed Herman Gesellius and Armas Lindgren from 1896 until 1905.
He taught at the University of Michigan and then at the Cranbrook Academy of Art, helping to build the latter and turn it into a nationally recognized institution.
He was born in Rantasalmi, Finland, spending a part of his childhood near St. Petersburg, Russia, where his father was a clergyman.
His son, Eero Saarinen, designed the landmark Crow Island School in Winnetka, Illinois, and other prominent structures.
