Art · 1883–1969

Walter Gropius — Age & Birthday

Born: 18 May 1883 · Died: 5 July 1969 · Age at death: 86

How old was Walter Gropius when he died?

Walter Gropius died aged 86. He was born on 18 May 1883 and died on 5 July 1969.

German-American architect who founded the influential Bauhaus school of design

Did you know?He was once married to Alma Mahler, the widow of the famous composer Gustav Mahler.

Walter Adolph Georg Gropius (German:; 18 May 1883 – 5 July 1969) was a German-American architect and founder of the Bauhaus School, who is widely regarded as one of the pioneering masters of modernist architecture.

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Age at death: 86
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Years since death: 57

Born: May 18, 1883 · Berlin, Germany
Died: July 5, 1969
Nationality: German
Known for: Art

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Father: Walter Gropius
Mother: Manon Gropius
Spouses: Alma Mahler, Ise Gropius
Child: Manon Gropius

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