Oscar Niemeyer

Oscar Niemeyer

Learn the details of who he was Oscar Ribeiro de Almeida Niemeyer Soares Filho (1907-2012) and the circumstances of his death: place of death, date of death and cause of death.

Who was Oscar Ribeiro de Almeida Niemeyer Soares Filho?

Oscar Ribeiro de Almeida Niemeyer Soares Filho was born on December 15, 1907 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

His unfortunate death was the December 5, 2012 (12 years ago) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil by Respiratory failure at 104 years of age.

He was a Brazilian architect recognized as one of the leading exponents of modern architecture. His style was characterized by curved and organic forms, and his most famous work is the city of Brasilia.

Birth

  • Full name: Oscar Ribeiro de Almeida Niemeyer Soares Filho
  • Date:
  • Place: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Zodiac sign: Sagittarius

Death

  • Date:
  • Place: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Age: 104 years
  • Time since death: 12 years
  • Cause: Respiratory failure