Art · 1868–1940

Peter Behrens — Age & Birthday

Born: 14 April 1868 · Died: 27 February 1940 · Age at death: 71

How old was Peter Behrens when he died?

Peter Behrens died aged 71. He was born on 14 April 1868 and died on 27 February 1940.

German architect and pioneer of modern industrial design

Did you know?His studio in Berlin served as a training ground for other legendary architects, including Le Corbusier and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.

Peter Behrens (14 April 1868 – 27 February 1940) was a leading German architect, graphic and industrial designer, best known for his early pioneering AEG Turbine Hall in Berlin in 1909. He had a long career, designing objects, typefaces, and important buildings in a range of styles from the 1900s to the 1930s.

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Age at death: 71
Years since death: 86

Born: April 14, 1868 · Hamburg, Germany
Died: February 27, 1940
Cause of death: Myocardial infarction
Nationality: Hamburger
Known for: Art

Family

Spouse: Lilli Behrens
Children: Josef Behrens, Petra Fiedler

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