What is Jørn Utzon's full name?
Jørn Oberg Utzon
Jørn Utzon date of birth:
April 9, 1918
How old was Jørn Utzon when died?
90
Where was Jørn Utzon born?
Copenhagen, Denmark
When did Jørn Utzon die?
November 29, 2008
Where did Jørn Utzon die?
Copenhagen, Denmark
How tall is Jørn Utzon?
6' 10" (208 cm)
Jørn Utzon body shape:
Slim
What color is Jørn Utzon's hair?
Grey
What is Jørn Utzon's ethnicity?
White
What is Jørn Utzon nationality?
Danish
What is Jørn Utzon's occupation?
Architect
Jørn Utzon claim to fame:
Sydney Opera House
Short Biography
Jørn Oberg Utzon, AC, Hon. FAIA (9 April 1918 – 29 November 2008) was a Danish architect, most notable for designing the Sydney Opera House in Australia. When it was declared a World Heritage Site on 28 June 2007, Utzon became only the second person to have received such recognition for one of his works during his lifetime. Other noteworthy works include Bagsværd Church near Copenhagen and the National Assembly Building in Kuwait. He also made important contributions to housing design, especially with his Kingo Houses near Helsingør.