As per our current Database, Gio Ponti has been died on Sep 16, 1979 (age 87).
When Gio Ponti die, Gio Ponti was 87 years old.
Popular As | Gio Ponti |
Occupation | Architect |
Age | 87 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Born | November 18, 1891 (Italy) |
Birthday | November 18 |
Town/City | Italy |
Nationality | Italy |
Gio Ponti’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.
Gio Ponti was born in the Year of the Rabbit. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rabbit enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. They’re popular, compassionate, sincere, and they like to avoid conflict and are sometimes seen as pushovers. Rabbits enjoy home and entertaining at home. Compatible with Goat or Pig.
Industrial and furniture designer responsible for the 32-story Pirelli Tower in Milan, along with Pier Luigi Nervi and Arturo Danusso; it was the city's second skyscraper.
He served in World War I, earning the rank of Captain in the Pontonier Corps, from 1916 until 1918; he was awarded the Bronze Medal and the Italian Military Cross.
He founded Domus magazine in 1928, which he edited until 1941. He then edited Stile magazine until 1947, returning to Domus in 1948.
He was born to Enrico Ponti and Giovanne Rigone in Milan. He married in 1921 to Giulia Vimercati and had four children.
He was born in the same country as Leonardo da Vinci.