Louis Isadore Kahn was born in Kuressaare on the Estonian Island of Saaremaa. His real name was Leiser-Itze Schmuilowsky. The exact day of his birth is unknown but it is estimated that he was born in February 20,1901. Louis Kahn was son of Bertha Mendelsohn and Leib Schumuilowsky. The family name was changed from Schmulowsky to Kahn in 1902. At age three his life was at risk because of a serious accident that happened to him. He was home picking up some coals, that were used to heat up the house and he burned his face. The flames left his face scarred for life.
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