Charles Garnier
French architect (1825–1898)
Charles Garnier was born on November 6, 1825 in Paris and died on August 3, 1898 in Paris, aged 72. Recorded occupations: architect and architectural theoretician. Country of citizenship: France. Positions held include president. Notable works include “Palais Garnier” and “Nice Observatory”. Educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris. Honours include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, Prix de Rome, Royal Gold Medal, Officer of the Legion of Honour, Commander of the Legion of Honour and Knight of the Legion of Honour. Member of Académie des beaux-arts.
- Born
- November 6, 1825 · Paris
- Died
- August 3, 1898 · Paris
- Age at death
- 72
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- architect, architectural theoretician
- Positions held
- president
- Notable works
- Palais Garnier, Nice Observatory
- Education
- Beaux-Arts de Paris
- Honours
- Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, Prix de Rome, Royal Gold Medal, Officer of the Legion of Honour, Commander of the Legion of Honour, Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Wikipedia editions
- 38 languages
- Signature licence
- CC0
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