# Edgar J. Kaufmann

> Edgar Jonas Kaufmann was an American businessman and philanthropist who owned and directed Kaufmann's Department Store, in Pittsburgh. He is also known for commissioning two modern architectural masterpieces, Fallingwater, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, and the Kaufmann Desert House in Palm Springs, designed by Richard Neutra.

*American businessman (1885–1955)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Founder ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q131524))
- **Category:** Founders
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1885-11-01
- **Died:** 1955-04-15
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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## Fame
- **Popularity score:** 49.8 / 100
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- **Historical depth:** 5.8 / 100
- **Now attention:** 30.0 / 100
- **Source confidence:** 35.0 / 100
- **Profile completeness:** 70.0 / 100
- **Category rank:** #241

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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1283952)

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