Paul Tournon
French architect (1881–1964)
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Summary
Paul Tournon was born on February 19, 1881[1], in Marseille[2]. He died on December 22, 1964[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as an architect[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (88 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Père Lachaise Cemetery[7], Grave of Édouard Branly[8]
- Spouse: Élisabeth Branly-Tournon[9]
- Child: Marion Tournon-Branly[10]
- Country of citizenship: France[11]
- Employer: Beaux-Arts de Paris[12]
- Educated at: Beaux-Arts de Paris[13]
- Student: Georges-Henri Pingusson[14], André Remondet[15], Q133800163[16], Jean Bonnat[17], Q132291821[18], Q133800448[19], Q136892180[20], Théo Petit[21]
- Notable work: Church of the Holy Spirit[22], Notre-Dame-des-Missions-du-cygne d'Enghien[23], Church of Sainte-Thérèse-de-l'Enfant-Jésus[24]
- Award received: Prix de Rome[25], Commander of the Legion of Honour[26]
- Member of: Académie des beaux-arts[27], Union des catholiques des beaux-arts[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Movement: Art Deco[30], modern architecture[31]
- Commons category: Paul Tournon[32]
- Archives at: Archives nationales[33], Institut Français d'Architecture[34], Departmental archives of Yvelines[35]
- Family name: Tournon[36]
- Given name: Paul[37], Antoine[38], Alphonse[39], Alexandre[40]
- Relative: Édouard Branly[41]
- Student of: Louis Henri Georges Scellier de Gisors[42], Henri Ballereau[43], Q133778270[44], Q133800085[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[46]
- Birth name: Paul Antoine Alphonse Alexandre Tournon[47]
- Stepparent: Édouard Branly[48]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[49]
Why It Matters
Paul Tournon has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Paul Tournon born?
Paul Tournon was born in Marseille[2].
Where did Paul Tournon die?
Paul Tournon died in Paris[4].
Who was Paul Tournon married to?
Paul Tournon's spouses include Élisabeth Branly-Tournon[9].
What did Paul Tournon do for work?
Paul Tournon worked as an architect[5].
Where did Paul Tournon go to school?
Paul Tournon was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[13].
What awards did Paul Tournon receive?
Honors received include Prix de Rome[25] and Commander of the Legion of Honour[26].