Louis Le Vau
French architect (1613–1670)
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Summary
Louis Le Vau was born on 1613[1] in Paris[2]. He died on October 11, 1670[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as an architect[5] and artist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,181 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1612[8]
- Country of citizenship: France[9]
- Native language: French[10]
- Field of work: architecture[11]
- Student: Daniel Gittard[12]
- Notable work: Château de Meudon[13], Palace of Versailles[14], Château du Raincy[15], Vaux-le-Vicomte[16], Palais de l'Institut de France[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Movement: French Baroque architecture[19]
- Commons category: Louis Le Vau[20]
- Family name: Le Vau[21]
- Given name: Louis[22]
- Topic's main category: Category:Louis Le Vau[23]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[24], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[26]
- Commons Creator page: Louis Le Vau[27]
- Name in native language: Louis Le Vau[28]
- Sibling: François Le Vau[29]
- Has works in the collection: Nationalmuseum[30]
Why It Matters
Louis Le Vau has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Louis Le Vau born?
Louis Le Vau's place of birth was Paris[2].
Where did Louis Le Vau die?
Louis Le Vau passed away in Paris[4].