Edwin Sachs, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edwin Sachs

Sachs, Edwin Otho (1870–1919), architect

Date of Birth: 05-Apr-1870

Place of Birth: Marylebone, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 09-Sep-1919

Profession: architect, engineer

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Edwin Otho Sachs FRSE FRGS (5 April 1870 – 9 September 1919) was a British architect and engineer of German descent, who, by his interest in theatre and working as a stagehand and fireman, specialized in the prevention of theatre fires.
Furthermore, he was the technical advisor to the London Royal Opera House from 1898 until his death in 1919.
Today he is probably most known as co-author of the three-volume book set Modern Opera Houses and Theatres.