Charles Garnier

French architect (1825–1898)
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Charles Garnier

Summary

Charles Garnier is a human[1]. He was born in former 12th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on +1825-11-06T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on +1898-08-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an architect[6] and architectural theoretician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (200 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Charles Garnier was born in former 12th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Born in Paris[9], Charles Garnier…
  • Charles Garnier died in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Charles Garnier passed away in Paris[10].
  • Charles Garnier was born on +1825-11-06T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Charles Garnier was born on +1825-00-00T00:00:00Z[11].
  • Charles Garnier died on +1898-08-03T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Charles Garnier died on +1898-00-00T00:00:00Z[12].
  • Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[13].
  • Among Charles Garnier's spouses was Louise Garnier[14].
  • Charles Garnier was married to Louise Marie Félicité Colle[15].
  • A child of Charles Garnier was Christian Garnier[16].
  • Charles Garnier held citizenship in France[17].
  • Charles Garnier's professions included architect[6].
  • Charles Garnier worked as an architectural theoretician[7].
  • Charles Garnier held the position of president[18].
  • Charles Garnier was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[19].
  • A notable student of Charles Garnier was Joseph Cassien-Bernard[20].
  • A notable student of Charles Garnier was Martha Stettler[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Charles Garnier is Palais Garnier[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Charles Garnier is Nice Observatory[23].
  • Charles Garnier received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Charles Garnier received the Prix de Rome[25].
  • Charles Garnier received the Royal Gold Medal[26].
  • Charles Garnier received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include former 12th arrondissement of Paris[2], a former arrondissement of Paris[28], in France[29], founded in 1795[30] and Paris[9], a commune of France[31], in France[32], founded in -0300[33]. Recorded date of birth include +1825-11-06T00:00:00Z[3] and +1825-00-00T00:00:00Z[11].

Education

Charles Garnier was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[19]. Studied under Hippolyte Le Bas[34], an architect[35], 1782–1867[36], of France[37], awarded the Prix de Rome[38] and Jean Antoine Injalbert[39], a sculptor[40], 1845–1933[41], of France[42], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6] and architectural theoretician[7]. Charles Garnier held the position of president[18]. Notable students include Joseph Cassien-Bernard[20], an architect[44], 1848–1926[45], of France[46], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[47] and Martha Stettler[21], a painter[48], 1870–1945[49], of Switzerland[50].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Palais Garnier[22], an opera house[51], in France[52], founded in 1861[53] and Nice Observatory[23], an astronomical observatory[54], in France[55]. Things named for Charles Garnier include Palais Garnier[56], an opera house[57], in France[58], founded in 1861[59].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[60], in France[61]; Prix de Rome[25], an award[62], in France[63], founded in 1663[64]; Royal Gold Medal[26], an architecture award[65], in United Kingdom[66], founded in 1848[67]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[27], a grade of an order[68], in France[69]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[70], a grade of an order[71], in France[72]; and Knight of the Legion of Honour[73], a grade of an order[74], in France[75].

Personal Life

Spouses include Louise Garnier[14], an author[76], 1836–1919[77] and Louise Marie Félicité Colle[15]. A child of Charles Garnier was Christian Garnier[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1898-08-03T00:00:00Z[5] and +1898-00-00T00:00:00Z[12]. Recorded place of death include 5th arrondissement of Paris[4], a municipal arrondissement of France[78], in France[79], founded in 1860[80] and Paris[10], a commune of France[81], in France[82], founded in -0300[83]. Charles Garnier is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Charles Garnier ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (200 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[84] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[85]

Entities named for him include Palais Garnier[56], an opera house[57], in France[58], founded in 1861[59].

FAQs

Where was Charles Garnier born?

Born in former 12th arrondissement of Paris[2], Charles Garnier…

Where did Charles Garnier die?

Charles Garnier died in 5th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Charles Garnier married to?

Charles Garnier's spouses include Louise Garnier[14] and Louise Marie Félicité Colle[15].

What did Charles Garnier do for work?

Charles Garnier worked as architect[6] and architectural theoretician[7].

Where did Charles Garnier go to school?

Charles Garnier was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[19].

What awards did Charles Garnier receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[24], Prix de Rome[25], Royal Gold Medal[26], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[27].

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