Victor Horta

Summary

Victor Horta is a human^[1]. Born in Ghent^[2], he… he was born on +1861-01-06T00:00:00Z^[3]. He died in Brussels^[4]. He died on +1947-09-08T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as an architect^[6], designer^[7], urban planner^[8], teacher^[9], and general contractor^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (194 views/month, #7,137 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Ghent^[2], Victor Horta…
• Victor Horta passed away in Brussels^[4].
• Victor Horta was born on +1861-01-06T00:00:00Z^[3].
• Victor Horta died on +1947-09-08T00:00:00Z^[5].
• Burial took place at Ixelles Cemetery^[12].
• Victor Horta's father was Pierre Horta^[13].
• Victor Horta's mother was Henriette Coppieters^[14].
• Among Victor Horta's spouses was Pauline Heyse^[15].
• Victor Horta was married to Julia Carlsson^[16].
• A child of Victor Horta was Marguerite Horta^[17].
• A child of Victor Horta was Simonne Horta^[18].
• Victor Horta held citizenship in Belgium^[19].
• French was Victor Horta's native language^[20].
• Victor Horta's professions included architect^[6].
• Victor Horta's professions included designer^[7].
• Victor Horta's professions included urban planner^[8].
• Victor Horta worked as a teacher^[9].
• Victor Horta worked as a general contractor^[10].
• Victor Horta's field of work was architecture^[21].
• Victor Horta's education included a stint at Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts - École supérieure des Arts de la Ville de Bruxelles^[22].
• A notable work attributed to Victor Horta is Hôtel Tassel^[23].
• A notable work attributed to Victor Horta is Hôtel Solvay^[24].
• A notable work attributed to Victor Horta is Hôtel van Eetvelde^[25].
• A notable work attributed to Victor Horta is House & Atelier Horta^[26].
• A notable work attributed to Victor Horta is Centre for Fine Arts^[27].

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Origins and Family

Victor Horta's place of birth was Ghent^[2]. He was born on +1861-01-06T00:00:00Z^[3]. His father was Pierre Horta^[13]. His mother was Henriette Coppieters^[14]. French was his native language^[20].

Education

Victor Horta was educated at Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts - École supérieure des Arts de la Ville de Bruxelles^[22]. He studied under Alphonse Balat^[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect^[6], designer^[7], urban planner^[8], teacher^[9], and general contractor^[10]. Victor Horta's field of work was architecture^[21].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Hôtel Tassel^[23], a townhouse^[29], in Belgium^[30], founded in 1894^[31]; Hôtel Solvay^[24], a private mansion^[32], in Belgium^[33]; Hôtel van Eetvelde^[25], a manor house^[34], in Belgium^[35], founded in 1900^[36]; House & Atelier Horta^[26], a studio house^[37], in Belgium^[38], founded in 1898^[39]; Centre for Fine Arts^[27], an arts center^[40], in Belgium^[41], founded in 1928^[42]; and Maison du Peuple^[43], a people's house^[44], in Belgium^[45], founded in 1899^[46]. Things named for Victor Horta include Horta Museum^[47], an architectural museum^[48], in Belgium^[49], headquartered in Saint-Gilles^[50]; Pavilion of Human Passions^[51], a tempietto^[52], in Belgium^[53], founded in 1889^[54]; and Horta Station^[55], a tram stop^[56], in Belgium^[57].

Recognition

Victor Horta received the Officer of the Order of the Crown^[58].

Personal Life

Spouses include Pauline Heyse^[15] and Julia Carlsson^[16], 1876–1966^[59]. Children include Marguerite Horta^[17], 1881–1882^[60] and Simonne Horta^[18], 1890–1939^[61].

Death and Burial

Victor Horta died on +1947-09-08T00:00:00Z^[5]. He died in Brussels^[4]. Burial took place at Ixelles Cemetery^[12].

Why It Matters

Victor Horta ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (194 views/month, #7,137 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[62] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[63]

He has been cited as an influence by François Schuiten^[64], a draftsperson^[65], b. 1956^[66], of Belgium^[67], awarded the Grand prix de la ville d'Angoulême^[68], specialised in comics^[69].

Entities named for him include Horta Museum^[47], an architectural museum^[48], in Belgium^[49], headquartered in Saint-Gilles^[50]; Pavilion of Human Passions^[51], a tempietto^[52], in Belgium^[53], founded in 1889^[54]; and Horta Station^[55], a tram stop^[56], in Belgium^[57].

FAQs

Where was Victor Horta born?

Victor Horta's place of birth was Ghent^[2].

Where did Victor Horta die?

Victor Horta died in Brussels^[4].

Who were Victor Horta's parents?

Victor Horta's father was Pierre Horta^[13]. Victor Horta's mother was Henriette Coppieters^[14].

Who was Victor Horta married to?

Victor Horta's spouses include Pauline Heyse^[15] and Julia Carlsson^[16].

What did Victor Horta do for work?

Victor Horta worked as architect^[6], designer^[7], urban planner^[8], teacher^[9], and general contractor^[10].

Where did Victor Horta go to school?

Victor Horta was educated at Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts - École supérieure des Arts de la Ville de Bruxelles^[22].

What awards did Victor Horta receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the Crown^[58].

Who did Victor Horta influence?

Victor Horta has been cited as an influence by François Schuiten^[64].