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This paper describes the life and works of one of the leading architects of the twentieth century, known as Le Corbusier. born in Switzerland in 1887. According to the paper, Le Corbusier would indeed become an architect, building his first building in 1908, and in addition to producing many more structures after that. The paper also notes that he wrote widely and had a considerable influence on other architects through these writings and theoretical discussions.

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"One of the leading architects of the twentieth century was known as Le Corbusier, though his name was Charles Edouard Jeannerct. He was born in Switzerland in 1887. As a student, he was shaped by a local art teacher named Charles L'Eplattenier, who encouraged the young man to study architecture. Le Corbusier would indeed become an architect, building his first building in 1908, and in addition to producing many more structures after that, he also wrote widely and had a considerable influence on other architects through these writings and theoretical discussions. He also worked as an urban planner, a painter, a sculptor, and a designer of furniture, and he extended his influence through each of these modes of..."

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