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Antoni Gaudí's Death: From Accident to Discovery of an Unseen Tombstone

A journey through the circumstances of the architect's death, the accident, and the recent finding of a photograph of his original tombstone.

Old photograph of Antoni Gaudí's original tombstone in the Sagrada Familia crypt.
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Old photograph of Antoni Gaudí's original tombstone in the Sagrada Familia crypt.

Antoni Gaudí's death, following an accident in 1926, was a shocking event in Barcelona. Now, an unseen photograph of his original tombstone at the Sagrada Familia has come to light.

On June 7, 1926, Antoni Gaudí was tragically hit by a tram while on his way to mass. Due to his unkempt appearance, he was initially mistaken for a beggar, which delayed medical attention. He was taken to the Hospital de la Santa Creu, where his collaborators later identified him.
Gaudí's condition was critical, with broken ribs, a cerebral concussion, and hematoma. His treatment involved a plaster cast. The Historical Archive of the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau holds detailed documentation of his stay, highlighting the exceptional care he received.
Gaudí passed away on June 10, 1926. His funeral procession through the streets of Barcelona was a massive public event, with thousands bidding farewell to the renowned architect. His coffin was draped with the funeral pall of the Association of Architects of Catalonia, a piece now preserved by the COAC.
Recently, an unseen photograph of Gaudí's original tombstone in the Sagrada Familia crypt has been discovered, published in a 1935 Belgian magazine. This tombstone, destroyed during the Civil War, was characterized by its extreme austerity, bearing the architect's name and the initials 'ACS'.

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