Eliel Saarinen
(1873-1950)

Finnish-American architect – Eliel Saarinen was born in Rantasalmi (Municipality in the region of Southern Savonia in Finland) on August 20th, 1873 and died in Bloomfield Hills (City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States) on July 1st, 1950 at the age of 76. Today Eliel Saarinen would be 150 years old.

Age

how old was Eliel Saarinen when he died?

Eliel Saarinen died in 1950 at the age of 76.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 20th, 1873 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Rantasalmi Municipality in the region of Southern Savonia in Finland
Death Date	July 1st, 1950 (Saturday)
Death place	Bloomfield Hills City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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Eliel Saarinen

Birthday

When was Eliel Saarinen born?

Eliel Saarinen was born on August 20th, 1873.

Death

When did Eliel Saarinen die?

Eliel Saarinen died on July 1st, 1950 at the age of 76 in Bloomfield Hills (City in Oakland County, Michigan, United States). Today Eliel Saarinen would be 150 years old.