Le Corbusier

Le Corbusier

Learn the details of who he was Le Corbusier () and the circumstances of his death: place of death, date of death and cause of death.

Who was Le Corbusier?

Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris better known as Le Corbusier was born on October 6, 1887 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.

His unfortunate death was the August 27, 1965 (59 years ago) in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France by Heart attack at 77 years of age.

Le Corbusier was a Swiss-French architect, urban planner, designer, and painter, considered one of the most important of the 20th century. His focus on functionalism and modernity made him an influential figure in architecture and design.

Birth

  • Full name: Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris
  • Sobriquet: Le Corbusier
  • Date:
  • Place: La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
  • Zodiac sign: Pound
  • Gender: Male

Death

  • Date:
  • Place: Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
  • Age: 77 years old
  • Time since death: 59 years old
  • Cause: Heart attack