Jacques-François Blondel
French architect (1705–1774)
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Summary
Jacques-François Blondel was born on January 8, 1705[1], in Rouen[2]. He died on January 9, 1774[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as an architect[5], encyclopédistes[6], and urban planner[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1705[9], January 17, 1705[10]
- Date of death: January 1, 1774[11]
- Spouse: Manon Balletti[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13]
- Student: Nicolas de Pigage[14], Marie-Joseph Peyre[15], Claude Nicolas Ledoux[16], Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart[17], Pierre Rousseau[18], André Jacob Roubo[19], Carl von Gontard[20], Étienne-Louis Boullée[21], Jean-Baptiste Rondelet[22]
- Notable work: Hôtel de ville de Metz[23]
- Member of: Académie Royale d'Architecture[24], Accademia delle Arti del Disegno[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Commons category: Jacques-François Blondel[27]
- Family name: Blondel[28]
- Given name: Jacques[29], François[30]
- Described at URL: http://arch-pavouk.cz/index.php/architekti/791-blondel-jacques-fran-ois[31]
- Relative: François Blondel[32], Jean Francois Blondel[33]
- Student of: Jean Mariette[34], Jean Francois Blondel[35], Gilles-Marie Oppenord[36]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[37], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[38], Biographie universelle ancienne et moderne[39], Nouveau dictionnaire de biographie alsacienne[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[41]
- Commons Creator page: Jacques-François Blondel[42]
- Name in native language: Jacques-François Blondel[43]
Why It Matters
Jacques-François Blondel is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Jacques-François Blondel born?
Jacques-François Blondel's place of birth was Rouen[2].
Where did Jacques-François Blondel die?
Jacques-François Blondel passed away in Paris[4].
Who was Jacques-François Blondel married to?
Jacques-François Blondel's spouses include Manon Balletti[12].
What did Jacques-François Blondel do for work?
Jacques-François Blondel worked as an architect[5], encyclopédistes[6], and urban planner[7].