Charles Edouard Jeanneret (1887-1965)
Known as Le Corbusier (a pseudonym), Jeanneret was born in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland (in Canton Neuchâtel). Though he become a French citizen later in life, he was honored by the Swiss National Bank for being a well-known architect and pioneer of modern architecture. He was particularly interested in using architecture to provide better living conditions for people in crowded cities.
His most well-known project was the planning and implementation of the Indian city of Chandigarh. He was commissioned by the Indian government to develop the city as a new capital of the Indian state of Punjab. Of note, he also designed the stadium that was to become Saddam Hussein Stadium in Baghdad. He also designed a number of private homes, including one called “Villa Schwob” in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.
He died at the age of 77 while swimming in the Mediterranean sea near Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France.
Today, the banknote bearing his image will buy you two coffees, and two gipfeli at Migros Take-Away.
Joe, OH, I do see a hobby of Swiss Banking becoming more clear. Maybe you can become the CFO of The Medical College. Just a thought. Love MOm