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João Batista Vilanova Artigas

1915 – 1985

Brazilian architect

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About João Batista Vilanova Artigas

Lived 1915 – 1985 (aged 69). João Batista Vilanova Artigas was a Brazilian architect and university teacher.

João Batista Vilanova Artigas (June 23, 1915 – January 12, 1985) was a Brazilian modernist architect. Born in Curitiba, Artigas is considered one of the most important names in the architectural history of São Paulo, and the founding figure of the Paulista School.

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Important facts

Born

23 June 1915, Curitiba

Birth century

20th century

Died

12 January 1985, São Paulo

Occupation

Architect, university teacher

Nationality

Brazil

Education

Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo

Employers

University of São Paulo, Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo, Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism of the University of São Paulo

Awards

Guggenheim Fellowship; Auguste Perret Prize

Also known as

João B Vilanova Artigas, Vilanova Artigas, João B. Vilanova Artigas, João Vilanova Artigas

People in João Batista Vilanova Artigas's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

João Batista

b. 1966

Association football player

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Frequently asked questions

Who was João Batista Vilanova Artigas?

Brazilian architect (1915-1985)

When was João Batista Vilanova Artigas born?

João Batista Vilanova Artigas was born on 23 June 1915 in Curitiba.

When did João Batista Vilanova Artigas die?

João Batista Vilanova Artigas died on 12 January 1985 in São Paulo.

What was João Batista Vilanova Artigas's occupation?

João Batista Vilanova Artigas was an architect and university teacher.

What nationality was João Batista Vilanova Artigas?

João Batista Vilanova Artigas was Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: João Batista Vilanova Artigas

· Wikidata: Q1791191

· DBpedia: Vilanova Artigas

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