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Currently, Ralph Rapson is 109 years, 7 months and 16 days old. Ralph Rapson will celebrate 110rd birthday on a Friday 13th of September 2024. Below we countdown to Ralph Rapson upcoming birthday.
Popular As | Ralph Rapson |
Occupation | Architect |
Age | 106 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Born | September 13, 1914 (Michigan) |
Birthday | September 13 |
Town/City | Michigan |
Nationality | Michigan |
Ralph Rapson’s zodiac sign is Virgo. According to astrologers, Virgos are always paying attention to the smallest details and their deep sense of humanity makes them one of the most careful signs of the zodiac. Their methodical approach to life ensures that nothing is left to chance, and although they are often tender, their heart might be closed for the outer world. This is a sign often misunderstood, not because they lack the ability to express, but because they won’t accept their feelings as valid, true, or even relevant when opposed to reason. The symbolism behind the name speaks well of their nature, born with a feeling they are experiencing everything for the first time.
Ralph Rapson was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.
Headed the University of Minnesota architecture program and designed the landmark Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. His career continued well into his 90s.
He was born with a deformed right arm, which was amputated, so he learned to draw with his left. His architecture degrees were earned from the University of Michigan and the Cranbrook Academy of Art. He was taught at Cranbrook by the famed Eliel Saarinen.
His best-known work was the "rapid rocking chair" that eventually came to bear his name.
His son, Rip, became the president of the Kresge Foundation, and his other son, Toby, followed in his footsteps and became an architect.
His colleague, Frank Lloyd Wright, bought two of his rocking chairs when they first were released to the market.