José Villagrán García
Architect
1901 – 1982
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Who was José Villagrán García?
José Villagrán García was a Mexican architect. He is known for having developed several theories of modern architecture, and designing the master plan for the National Autonomous University of Mexico. He received the National Prize for Arts and Sciences in 1968, and the National Prize of Architecture in 1980.
He studied architecture from 1918 to 1922 at the National School of Fine Arts before it became part of the National Autonomous University, where he eventually chaired the Faculty of Architecture.
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- Born
- Sep 22, 1901
Mexico City - Also known as
- Jose Villagran Garcia
- Employment
- National Autonomous University of Mexico
- Lived in
- Mexico City
- Died
- Jun 10, 1982
Mexico City
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on July 23, 2013
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