Oscar Niemeyer Death
Oscar passed away on December 5, 2012 at the age of 104.
When did Oscar Niemeyer die?
December 5, 2012How old was Oscar Niemeyer when died?
104
Oscar Niemeyer Birthday and Date of Death
Oscar Niemeyer was born on December 15, 1907 and died on December 5, 2012. Oscar was 104 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: December 15, 1907
Date of Death: December 5, 2012
Age at Death: 104
Oscar Niemeyer - Biography
Oscar Ribeiro de Almeida Niemeyer Soares Filho (December 15, 1907 – December 5, 2012), known as Oscar Niemeyer was a Brazilian architect who is considered to be one of the key figures in the development of modern architecture. Niemeyer was best known for his design of civic buildings for Brasília, a planned city that became Brazil's capital in 1960, as well as his collaboration with other architects on the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. His exploration of the aesthetic possibilities of reinforced concrete was highly influential in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
