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Jørn Oberg Utzon AC (Danish: [jɶɐ̯n ˈud̥sʌn]; 9 April 1918 – 29 November 2008) was a Danish architect most notable for designing the Sydney Opera House in Australia. When it was declared a World Heritage Site on 28 June 2007 Utzon became only the second person to have received such recognition for one of his works during his lifetime. Other noteworthy works include Bagsværd Church near Copenhagen and the National Assembly Building in Kuwait.