Germain Boffrand

Summary

Germain Boffrand is a human^[1]. Born in Nantes^[2], he… he was born on May 16, 1667^[3]. He passed away in Paris^[4]. He died on March 19, 1754^[5]. He worked as an architect^[6], engineer of the French Corps of Bridges and Roads^[7], writer^[8], and sculptor^[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[10]

Key Facts

• Born in Nantes^[2], Germain Boffrand…
• Germain Boffrand passed away in Paris^[4].
• Germain Boffrand was born on May 16, 1667^[3].
• Germain Boffrand died on March 19, 1754^[5].
• Germain Boffrand's father was Jean Boffrand^[11].
• Germain Boffrand held citizenship in France^[12].
• Germain Boffrand worked as an architect^[6].
• Germain Boffrand worked as an engineer of the French Corps of Bridges and Roads^[7].
• Germain Boffrand worked as a writer^[8].
• Germain Boffrand's professions included sculptor^[9].
• Germain Boffrand's education included a stint at Nantes University^[13].
• A notable student of Germain Boffrand was Étienne-Louis Boullée^[14].
• A notable student of Germain Boffrand was François Dominique Barreau de Chefdeville^[15].
• A notable work attributed to Germain Boffrand is Château d'Haroué^[16].
• A notable work attributed to Germain Boffrand is Château d'Aulnois d'Aulnois-sur-Seille^[17].
• A notable work attributed to Germain Boffrand is Château de Thuillières^[18].
• A notable work attributed to Germain Boffrand is Château de la Favorite^[19].
• Germain Boffrand received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[20].
• Germain Boffrand was a member of Royal Society^[21].
• Germain Boffrand was a member of Académie Royale d'Architecture^[22].
• Germain Boffrand is recorded as male^[23].
• Germain Boffrand's instance of is recorded as human^[24].
• Germain Boffrand's Commons category is recorded as Germain Boffrand^[25].
• Germain Boffrand's family name is recorded as Boffrand^[26].
• Germain Boffrand's given name is recorded as Germain^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Nantes^[2], Germain Boffrand… he was born on May 16, 1667^[3]. His father was Jean Boffrand^[11].

Education

Germain Boffrand was educated at Nantes University^[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect^[6], engineer of the French Corps of Bridges and Roads^[7], writer^[8], and sculptor^[9]. Notable students include Étienne-Louis Boullée^[14], a school teacher^[28], 1728–1799^[29], of France^[30], specialised in architecture^[31] and François Dominique Barreau de Chefdeville^[15], an architect^[32], 1725–1765^[33], of France^[34], awarded the Prix de Rome^[35].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Château d'Haroué^[16], a château^[36], in France^[37]; Château d'Aulnois d'Aulnois-sur-Seille^[17], a castle^[38], in France^[39]; Château de Thuillières^[18], a castle^[40], in France^[41]; and Château de la Favorite^[19], a castle^[42], in France^[43].

Recognition

Germain Boffrand received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[20].

Death and Burial

Germain Boffrand died on March 19, 1754^[5]. He passed away in Paris^[4].

Why It Matters

Germain Boffrand has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[10] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[44]

FAQs

Where was Germain Boffrand born?

Germain Boffrand's place of birth was Nantes^[2].

Where did Germain Boffrand die?

Germain Boffrand died in Paris^[4].

Who were Germain Boffrand's parents?

Germain Boffrand's father was Jean Boffrand^[11].

What did Germain Boffrand do for work?

Germain Boffrand worked as architect^[6], engineer of the French Corps of Bridges and Roads^[7], writer^[8], and sculptor^[9].

Where did Germain Boffrand go to school?

Germain Boffrand was educated at Nantes University^[13].

What awards did Germain Boffrand receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[20].