Paul Andreu

French architect (1938-2018)
Person human Q381827
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Paul Andreu

Summary

Paul Andreu is a human[1]. Born in Caudéran[2], he… he was born on July 10, 1938[3]. He died in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on October 11, 2018[5]. He worked as an architect[6], civil engineer[7], engineer[8], painter[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (290 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Paul Andreu was born in Caudéran[2].
  • Paul Andreu died in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Paul Andreu was born on July 10, 1938[3].
  • Paul Andreu died on October 11, 2018[5].
  • Paul Andreu held citizenship in France[12].
  • Paul Andreu worked as an architect[6].
  • Paul Andreu worked as a civil engineer[7].
  • Paul Andreu's professions included engineer[8].
  • Paul Andreu's professions included painter[9].
  • Paul Andreu worked as a writer[10].
  • Paul Andreu was employed by Groupe ADP[13].
  • Paul Andreu's education included a stint at École polytechnique[14].
  • Paul Andreu's education included a stint at Lycée Louis-le-Grand[15].
  • Paul Andreu's education included a stint at École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[16].
  • Paul Andreu's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Paul Andreu is Guangzhou Gymnasium[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Paul Andreu is Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Paul Andreu is National Centre for the Performing Arts[20].
  • Paul Andreu received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • Paul Andreu received the Grand prix national de l'architecture[22].
  • Paul Andreu received the Aga Khan Award for Architecture[23].
  • Paul Andreu received the Q57282560[24].
  • Paul Andreu received the Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[25].
  • Paul Andreu received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[26].
  • Paul Andreu was a member of Association Aéronautique et Astronautique de France[27].

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Origins and Family

Paul Andreu was born in Caudéran[2]. He was born on July 10, 1938[3].

Education

Educated at École polytechnique[14], a grande école[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Palaiseau[31]; Lycée Louis-le-Grand[15], an educational facility[32], in France[33], founded in 1965[34]; École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[16], an engineering college[35], in France[36], founded in 1747[37], headquartered in Champs-sur-Marne[38]; and Beaux-Arts de Paris[17], an art academy[39], in France[40], founded in 1797[41], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6], civil engineer[7], engineer[8], painter[9], and writer[10]. Among Paul Andreu's employers was Groupe ADP[13].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Guangzhou Gymnasium[18], an arena[43], in People's Republic of China[44], founded in 2001[45]; Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport[19], an international airport[46], in France[47], founded in 1974[48]; and National Centre for the Performing Arts[20], a theatre building[49], in People's Republic of China[50], founded in 2007[51].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[21], a grade of an order[52], in France[53]; Grand prix national de l'architecture[22], an architecture award[54], in France[55], founded in 1975[56]; Aga Khan Award for Architecture[23], an architecture award[57], founded in 1977[58]; Q57282560[24]; Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[25], a grade of an order[59], in France[60]; and Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[26], a grade of an order[61], in France[62].

Death and Burial

Paul Andreu died on October 11, 2018[5]. He passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Paul Andreu ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (290 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

FAQs

Where was Paul Andreu born?

Born in Caudéran[2], Paul Andreu…

Where did Paul Andreu die?

Paul Andreu passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Paul Andreu do for work?

Paul Andreu worked as architect[6], civil engineer[7], engineer[8], painter[9], and writer[10].

Where did Paul Andreu go to school?

Paul Andreu was educated at École polytechnique[14], Lycée Louis-le-Grand[15], École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées[16], and Beaux-Arts de Paris[17].

What awards did Paul Andreu receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[21], Grand prix national de l'architecture[22], Aga Khan Award for Architecture[23], and Q57282560[24].

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  22. [5] . Libération. Retrieved . liberation.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  35. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [63] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [64] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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