Eugène Viollet-le-Duc
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Eugène Viollet-le-Duc
Summary
Eugène Viollet-le-Duc is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on January 27, 1814[3]. He passed away in Lausanne[4]. He died on September 17, 1879[5]. He worked as an architect[6], writer[7], architectural drafter[8], art historian[9], and architectural historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,353 views/month, #7,000 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Eugène Viollet-le-Duc's place of birth was Paris[2].
- Eugène Viollet-le-Duc's place of birth was former 2nd arrondissement of Paris[12].
- Eugène Viollet-le-Duc died in Lausanne[4].
- Eugène Viollet-le-Duc was born on January 27, 1814[3].
- Eugène Viollet-le-Duc was born on January 1, 1814[13].
- Eugène Viollet-le-Duc died on September 17, 1879[5].
- Eugène Viollet-le-Duc died on January 1, 1879[14].
- Eugène Viollet-le-Duc is buried at Bois-de-Vaux Cemetery[15].
- Eugène Viollet-le-Duc's father was Emmanuel Louis Nicolas Viollet-le-Duc[16].
- Eugène Viollet-le-Duc was married to Q136333415[17].
- A child of Eugène Viollet-le-Duc was Eugène-Louis Viollet-le-Duc[18].
- A child of Eugène Viollet-le-Duc was Q136333413[19].
- Eugène Viollet-le-Duc held citizenship in France[20].
- Eugène Viollet-le-Duc's professions included architect[6].
- Eugène Viollet-le-Duc's professions included writer[7].
- Eugène Viollet-le-Duc worked as an architectural drafter[8].
- Eugène Viollet-le-Duc's professions included art historian[9].
- Eugène Viollet-le-Duc worked as an architectural historian[10].
- Eugène Viollet-le-Duc worked as a restorer[21].
- Eugène Viollet-le-Duc held the position of municipal councillor of Paris[22].
- Eugène Viollet-le-Duc held the position of diocesan architect[23].
- Eugène Viollet-le-Duc was employed by Beaux-Arts de Paris[24].
- A notable student of Eugène Viollet-le-Duc was Armand Cassagne[25].
- A notable student of Eugène Viollet-le-Duc was Paul Abadie[26].
- A notable work attributed to Eugène Viollet-le-Duc is Abbadia Castle[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Paris[2], a commune of France[28], in France[29], founded in -0300[30] and former 2nd arrondissement of Paris[12], a former arrondissement of Paris[31], in France[32], founded in 1795[33]. Recorded date of birth include January 27, 1814[3] and January 1, 1814[13]. Eugène Viollet-le-Duc's father was Emmanuel Louis Nicolas Viollet-le-Duc[16].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include architect[6], writer[7], architectural drafter[8], art historian[9], architectural historian[10], and restorer[21]. Eugène Viollet-le-Duc was employed by Beaux-Arts de Paris[24]. Positions held include municipal councillor of Paris[22], a position[34], in France[35], founded in 1834[36] and diocesan architect[23], a position[37], in France[38]. Notable students include Armand Cassagne[25], a painter[39], 1823–1907[40], of France[41], awarded the Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms[42] and Paul Abadie[26], an architect[43], 1812–1884[44], of France[45], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[46], specialised in architecture[47].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Abbadia Castle[27], a château[48], in France[49], founded in 1884[50]; Château de Montdardier[51], a castle[52], in France[53]; Château de la Flachère[54], a castle[55], in France[56]; Statue of Liberty[57], a part of UNESCO World Heritage Site[58], in United States[59], founded in 1886[60]; and Q17491098[61], a drawing[62], founded in 1836[63].
Recognition
Awards received include Royal Gold Medal[64], an architecture award[65], in United Kingdom[66], founded in 1848[67] and Commander of the Legion of Honour[68], a grade of an order[69], in France[70].
Personal Life
Eugène Viollet-le-Duc was married to Q136333415[17]. Children include Eugène-Louis Viollet-le-Duc[18], 1835–1910[71], of France[72] and Q136333413[19].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include September 17, 1879[5] and January 1, 1879[14]. Eugène Viollet-le-Duc passed away in Lausanne[4]. Burial took place at Bois-de-Vaux Cemetery[15].
Why It Matters
Eugène Viollet-le-Duc ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,353 views/month, #7,000 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 103 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]
He has been cited as an influence by Hector Guimard[75], an architect[76], 1867–1942[77], of France[78], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[79], specialised in architecture[80] and Francis Jourdain[81], a painter[82], 1876–1958[83], of France[84].
FAQs
Where was Eugène Viollet-le-Duc born?
Born in Paris[2], Eugène Viollet-le-Duc…
Where did Eugène Viollet-le-Duc die?
Eugène Viollet-le-Duc died in Lausanne[4].
Who were Eugène Viollet-le-Duc's parents?
Eugène Viollet-le-Duc's father was Emmanuel Louis Nicolas Viollet-le-Duc[16].
Who was Eugène Viollet-le-Duc married to?
Eugène Viollet-le-Duc's spouses include Q136333415[17].
What did Eugène Viollet-le-Duc do for work?
Eugène Viollet-le-Duc worked as architect[6], writer[7], architectural drafter[8], art historian[9], and architectural historian[10].
What awards did Eugène Viollet-le-Duc receive?
Honors received include Royal Gold Medal[64] and Commander of the Legion of Honour[68].
Who did Eugène Viollet-le-Duc influence?
Eugène Viollet-le-Duc has been cited as an influence by Hector Guimard[75] and Francis Jourdain[81].