Paul Philippe Cret

French-American architect and industrial designer (1876–1945)
Person human Q674082
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Paul Philippe Cret

Summary

Paul Philippe Cret is a human[1]. Born in 2nd arrondissement of Lyon[2], he… he was born on October 24, 1876[3]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. He died on September 8, 1945[5]. He worked as an architect[6] and designer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (98 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Paul Philippe Cret's place of birth was 2nd arrondissement of Lyon[2].
  • Paul Philippe Cret passed away in Philadelphia[4].
  • Paul Philippe Cret was born on October 24, 1876[3].
  • Paul Philippe Cret was born on October 23, 1876[9].
  • Paul Philippe Cret died on September 8, 1945[5].
  • Burial took place at The Woodlands[10].
  • Paul Philippe Cret held citizenship in France[11].
  • Paul Philippe Cret held citizenship in United States[12].
  • French was Paul Philippe Cret's native language[13].
  • Paul Philippe Cret's professions included architect[6].
  • Paul Philippe Cret's professions included designer[7].
  • Among Paul Philippe Cret's employers was University of Pennsylvania[14].
  • Paul Philippe Cret was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Paul Philippe Cret is Eternal Light Peace Memorial[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Paul Philippe Cret is Detroit Institute of Arts[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Paul Philippe Cret is Main Building[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Paul Philippe Cret is Folger Shakespeare Library[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Paul Philippe Cret is Chateau-Thierry American Monument[20].
  • Paul Philippe Cret was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[21].
  • Paul Philippe Cret was a member of American Institute of Architects[22].
  • Paul Philippe Cret was a member of National Academy of Design[23].
  • Paul Philippe Cret was a member of American Philosophical Society[24].
  • Paul Philippe Cret was a member of T-Square Club[25].
  • Paul Philippe Cret was a member of AIA Philadelphia[26].
  • Paul Philippe Cret is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Paul Philippe Cret was born in 2nd arrondissement of Lyon[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 24, 1876[3] and October 23, 1876[9]. French was his native language[13].

Education

Paul Philippe Cret's education included a stint at Beaux-Arts de Paris[15]. He studied under Jean-Louis Pascal[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6] and designer[7]. Paul Philippe Cret was employed by University of Pennsylvania[14].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Eternal Light Peace Memorial[16], a monument[29], in United States[30], founded in 1938[31]; Detroit Institute of Arts[17], an art museum[32], in United States[33], founded in 1885[34]; Main Building[18], a skyscraper[35], in United States[36], founded in 1937[37]; Folger Shakespeare Library[19], a library[38], in United States[39], founded in 1932[40]; and Chateau-Thierry American Monument[20], a monument[41], in France[42].

Death and Burial

Paul Philippe Cret died on September 8, 1945[5]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. He is buried at The Woodlands[10].

Why It Matters

Paul Philippe Cret ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (98 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Paul Philippe Cret born?

Paul Philippe Cret was born in 2nd arrondissement of Lyon[2].

Where did Paul Philippe Cret die?

Paul Philippe Cret died in Philadelphia[4].

What did Paul Philippe Cret do for work?

Paul Philippe Cret worked as architect[6] and designer[7].

Where did Paul Philippe Cret go to school?

Paul Philippe Cret was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . fondsenligne.archives-lyon.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . findingaids.library.upenn.edu. findingaids.library.upenn.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . philadelphiabuildings.org. philadelphiabuildings.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . legacy.lib.utexas.edu. legacy.lib.utexas.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . cfa.gov. cfa.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . philadelphiabuildings.org. philadelphiabuildings.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . philadelphiabuildings.org. philadelphiabuildings.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . philadelphiabuildings.org. philadelphiabuildings.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [25] . philadelphiabuildings.org. philadelphiabuildings.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . birth certificate. Retrieved . fondsenligne.archives-lyon.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [16] . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . finding aid. dalnet.lib.mi.us. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . lib.utexas.edu. lib.utexas.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . Structurae. Retrieved . philadelphiabuildings.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation architect, designer
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  2. 4w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection Art Institute of Chicago, Detroit Institute of Arts
    Aliases
    Native language French
    Citizenship
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