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Simon Rodia

1879 – 1965

American artist, tile setter

Architect Engineer Artist

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About Simon Rodia

Lived 1879 – 1965 (aged 86). Simon Rodia was an Italian and American architect, engineer, artist and sculptor.

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Important facts

Born

12 February 1879, Serino

Birth century

19th century

Died

17 July 1965, Martinez

Occupation

Architect, engineer, artist, sculptor

Nationality

Italy, United States, Kingdom of Italy

Also known as

Don Simon, Sam Rodia, Simon Rodilla, Sam Rodilla, Sabato Rodia, Simon Radilla

Sam Radilla, Sabatino Rodia, Simon Roda

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Simon Rodia's

Adolphe-Basile Routhier

1839 – 1920

Writer

Hieronymus Georg Zeuthen

Frequently asked questions

Who was Simon Rodia?

American artist, tile setter (1879–1965)

When was Simon Rodia born?

Simon Rodia was born on 12 February 1879 in Serino.

When did Simon Rodia die?

Simon Rodia died on 17 July 1965 in Martinez.

What was Simon Rodia's occupation?

Simon Rodia was an architect, engineer, artist and sculptor.

What nationality was Simon Rodia?

Simon Rodia was Italian and American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Simon Rodia

· Wikidata: Q1119723

· DBpedia: Simon Rodia

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Simon Rodia. https://biography.guide/simon-rodia/

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