Birthdate: August 4, 1909
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: São Paulo, Brazil
Died: June 4, 1994
Roberto Burle Marx, a celebrated Brazilian landscape architect and versatile artist, is renowned for introducing modernist landscape architecture to Brazil. His innovative park and garden designs have garnered worldwide acclaim, particularly for revolutionizing tropical garden aesthetics in the 20th century. Burle Marx skillfully integrated traditional artistic elements into his landscapes, with a special focus on themes like water gardens. An ardent supporter of rainforest conservation, his legacy includes over 50 plant species named in his honor, underscoring his profound impact on botany and environmental protection.
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