Georges-Eugène Haussmann
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Summary
Georges-Eugène Haussmann was born on March 27, 1809[1], in Paris[2]. He died on January 11, 1891[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a politician[5], official[6], architect[7], and urban planner[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,667 views/month, #6,758 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: First French Empire[10], French Third Republic[11]
- Place of death: French Third Republic[12]
- Place of burial: Père Lachaise Cemetery[13], Grave of Haussmann[14]
- Father: Nicolaus-Valentin Haussmann[15]
- Spouse: Louise Octavie de Laharpe[16]
- Child: Valentine Haussmann[17]
- Country of citizenship: France[18]
- Field of work: Haussmann's renovation of Paris[19]
- Position held: Q59854914[20], Prefect of Seine[21], Second Empire senator[22], General secretary of prefecture of Vienne[23], sub-prefect of Yssingeaux[24], sub-prefect of Nérac[25], Sub-prefect of Saint-Girons[26], sub-prefect of Blaye[27], Prefecture advisor[28], Prefect of Gironde[29], Prefect of Var[30], Prefect of Yonne[31]
- Educated at: Lycée Henri-IV[32], Lycée Condorcet[33], Conservatoire de Paris[34]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[35], Grand Cross of the Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Viçosa[36], Commander of the Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Viçosa[37], Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Carlos III[38]
- Member of: Académie des beaux-arts[39]
- Religion or worldview: Protestantism[40]
- Sex or gender: male[41]
- Noble title: baron[42]
- Member of political party: Bonapartism[43]
- Commons category: Georges Eugène Haussmann[44]
- Family name: Haussmann[45]
- Given name: Georges[46]
- Work location: Paris[47]
- Relative: Georges Frédéric Dentzel[48], Nicolas Haussmann[49], Clément de Laharpe[50]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[51], New Encyclopedic Dictionary[52], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[53], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[54]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Georges-Eugène Haussmann include Haussmann's renovation of Paris[55], a public works[56], in France[57] and boulevard Haussmann[58], a boulevard[59], in France[60], founded in 1857[61].
Why It Matters
Georges-Eugène Haussmann has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 110 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
Entities named for him include Haussmann's renovation of Paris[55], a public works[56], in France[57] and boulevard Haussmann[58], a boulevard[59], in France[60], founded in 1857[61].
FAQs
Where was Georges-Eugène Haussmann born?
Georges-Eugène Haussmann was born in Paris[2].
Where did Georges-Eugène Haussmann die?
Georges-Eugène Haussmann passed away in Paris[4].
Who were Georges-Eugène Haussmann's parents?
Georges-Eugène Haussmann's father was Nicolaus-Valentin Haussmann[15].
Who was Georges-Eugène Haussmann married to?
Georges-Eugène Haussmann's spouses include Louise Octavie de Laharpe[16].
What did Georges-Eugène Haussmann do for work?
Georges-Eugène Haussmann worked as a politician[5], official[6], architect[7], and urban planner[8].
Where did Georges-Eugène Haussmann go to school?
Georges-Eugène Haussmann was educated at Lycée Henri-IV[32], Lycée Condorcet[33], and Conservatoire de Paris[34].
What awards did Georges-Eugène Haussmann receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[35], Grand Cross of the Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Viçosa[36], Commander of the Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Viçosa[37], and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Carlos III[38].