Eugène Viollet-le-Duc
French architect (1814-1879)
Eugène Viollet-le-Duc was born on January 27, 1814 in former 2nd arrondissement of Paris and died on September 17, 1879 in Lausanne, aged 65. Recorded occupations: architect, writer, architectural drafter, art historian, architectural historian and restorer. Country of citizenship: France. Positions held include municipal councillor of Paris and diocesan architect. Associated movement: Gothic Revival. Notable works include “Abbadia Castle”, “Château de Montdardier”, “Château de la Flachère” and “Statue of Liberty”. Honours include Royal Gold Medal and Commander of the Legion of Honour. Member of Royal Academy of Arts and American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
- Born
- January 27, 1814 · former 2nd arrondissement of Paris
- Died
- September 17, 1879 · Lausanne
- Age at death
- 65
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- architect, writer, architectural drafter, art historian, architectural historian, restorer
- Positions held
- municipal councillor of Paris, diocesan architect
- Movements
- Gothic Revival
- Notable works
- Abbadia Castle, Château de Montdardier, Château de la Flachère, Statue of Liberty
- Honours
- Royal Gold Medal, Commander of the Legion of Honour
- Wikipedia editions
- 55 languages
- Signature licence
- CC BY-SA 4.0
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