Marcel Breuer
Hungarian-American architect (1902-1981)
1902 — 1981
Quick Facts
Profession
Hungarian-American architect (1902-1981)
Born
May 22, 1902
Died
1981 (age ~79)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
architect, photographer, designer
HungaryBorn in PécsDied in New York City
1902
Born in Pécs (1902-05-22)
1920
EducationStudied at Bauhaus (1920–1924)
1968
AwardAIA Gold Medal
1981
Died in New York City
About
Marcel Lajos Breuer was a Hungarian-American modernist architect and furniture designer. He moved to the United States in 1937 and became a naturalized American citizen in 1944.
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Who is Marcel Breuer?+
Marcel Lajos Breuer was a Hungarian-American modernist architect and furniture designer. He moved to the United States in 1937 and became a naturalized American citizen in 1944.
What does the name Marcel mean?+
The name Marcel means "A male given name from French.. Etymology: Borrowed from Marcel, from Marcellus, diminutive of Marcus. Marcellus.". It is of German origin.
When was Marcel Breuer born?+
Marcel Breuer was born on May 22, 1902.
When did Marcel Breuer die?+
Marcel Breuer died in 1981, at approximately 79 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French.. Etymology: Borrowed from Marcel, from Marcellus, diminutive of Marcus. Marcellus.
The name Marcel is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from French.. Etymology: Borrowed from Marcel, from Marcellus, diminutive of Marcus. Marcellus.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Marcel — May 22, 1902
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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Guestbook
Stood in front of your work for twenty minutes. Lost track of time.
— a museum visitor
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
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