R. Buckminster Fuller
Richard Buckminster Fuller Jr. was an American architect, systems theorist, writer, designer, inventor, philosopher, and futurist. He styled his name as R. Buckminster Fuller in his writings, publishing more than 30 books. Among his inventions were the geodesic dome home, which became the inspiration behind Disney's Spaceship Earth at Epcot. He coined or popularized such terms as "Spaceship Earth," and "Dymaxion" (e.g., Dymaxion house, Dymaxion car).He lived from July 12, 1895 to July 1, 1983). He married Anne Hewlett in 1917. The couple had two daughters together. Their marriage lasted until Fuller's death in 1983. Anne was a significant support in his life and work. Fuller often credited her with helping him through difficult times. He was a brilliant eccentric, awarded 28 United States patents and many honorary doctorates, including an honorary degree from Harvard University in 1967, where, ironically he had been expelled the first year he attended in 1...
