Obituary of Buckminster Fuller

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Buckminster Fuller

Richard Buckminster Fuller (born July 12, 1895 in Milton, Massachusetts) was an architect and author who was best known for being the creator of the Geodesic Dome. Buckminster died on July 1, 1983 and his death was because of a heart attack. He died at age 87 just eleven days before his 88th birthday.

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Buckminster Fuller Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Fuller, Buckminster
    • Common Name: Buckminster Fuller
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Milton, Massachusetts, United States
    • Birth Date: July 12, 1895
    • Age: 87 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Richard Fuller
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Unitarian
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Chicken Fried Steak
    • Favorite Color: Blue
    • Favorite Scent: Escentric Molecules 02
    • Favorite Actor: Julia Roberts

    Buckminster's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Richard Buckminster Fuller
    • Father: Richard Buckminster Fuller
    • Mother: Caroline Wolcott Andrews
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Anne Fuller (married 1917-1983, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Allegra Fuller Snyder (August 28, 1927 – July 11, 2021)
      • Alexander Fuller

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 01 1983 at age 87
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart Attack
  • Interment: Buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Category Tags:

ArchitectAuthor American Born on July 12th Born in 1895 Born in Massachusetts Died in 1983 Died at age 87 Died from Heart Attack

Buckminster's Notable Roles:

  • The House of Tomorrow
  • Spaceship Earth

Quotable Quotes:

"Buckminster Fuller lived a life dedicated to innovation, curiosity, and sustainability, leaving a lasting impact on the world long after his passing. (V)"

"Buckminster Fuller was a renowned American architect and inventor, known for his innovative designs and his commitment to sustainable living, until his passing at the age of 87. (V)"

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