Obituary of Oscar Niemeyer

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Oscar Niemeyer

Oscar Niemeyer (born December 15th, 1907 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) was a Architect who was often considered one of the most important names in international modern architecture. Oscar died on December 5th, 2012 and his death due to cardiorespiratory arrest. He was 104 years old.

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Oscar Niemeyer Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Niemeyer, Oscar
    • Common Name: Oscar Niemeyer
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • Birth Date: December 15, 1907
    • Age: 104 (at death)
    • Occupation: Architect
    • Nationality: Brazilian
    • Favorite Food: Totino's Pizza Rolls
    • Favorite Color: Lilac (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Oscar's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Oscar Ribeiro de Almeida Niemeyer Soares Filho
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Annita Baldo ​(married 1928-died 2004)​
      • Vera Lúcia Cabreira ​(married 2006-2012, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Anna Maria Baldo Niemeyer (16 December 1929 – 6 June 2012)

Death Notice:

  • Date: December 05 2012 at age 104
  • Place: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest (Cardiorespiratory)

Category Tags:

ArchitectBrazilian Born on December 15th Born in 1907 Died in 2012 Died at age 104 Died from Cardiac Arrest

Quotable Quotes:

"There is nothing more dreadful than the habit of doubt. Doubt separates people. It is a poison that disintegrates friendships and breaks up pleasant relations. It is a thorn that irritates and hurts; it is a sword that kills. "

"We allow no geniuses around our Studio."

"Adversity cause some men to break; others to break records."

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