Victor Laloux

French architect (1850–1937)
Person human Q924704
Victor Laloux
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Victor Laloux

Summary

Victor Laloux is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tours[2]. He was born on +1850-11-15T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on +1937-07-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an architect[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tours[2], Victor Laloux…
  • Victor Laloux died in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Victor Laloux was born on +1850-11-15T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Victor Laloux died on +1937-07-13T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Victor Laloux is buried at Cimetière de La Salle[8].
  • Victor Laloux held citizenship in France[9].
  • Victor Laloux's professions included architect[6].
  • Victor Laloux held the position of president[10].
  • Victor Laloux held the position of president[11].
  • Victor Laloux held the position of chairperson[12].
  • Victor Laloux was employed by Beaux-Arts de Paris[13].
  • Victor Laloux was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[14].
  • Victor Laloux's education included a stint at French Academy in Rome[15].
  • A notable student of Victor Laloux was Alfred Agache[16].
  • A notable student of Victor Laloux was Henri Pottier[17].
  • A notable student of Victor Laloux was Yves Hémar[18].
  • A notable student of Victor Laloux was Georges Labro[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Victor Laloux is Basilica of St. Martin, Tours[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Victor Laloux is Gare d'Orsay[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Victor Laloux is Crédit Lyonnais headquarters[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Victor Laloux is Hôtel de Ville de Tours[23].
  • Victor Laloux received the Prix de Rome[24].
  • Victor Laloux received the Royal Gold Medal[25].
  • Victor Laloux received the AIA Gold Medal[26].
  • Victor Laloux received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tours[2], Victor Laloux… he was born on +1850-11-15T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[14], an art academy[28], in France[29], founded in 1797[30], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[31] and French Academy in Rome[15], an educational institution[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1666[34], headquartered in Rome[35]. Victor Laloux studied under Louis Jules André[36].

Career and Affiliations

Victor Laloux worked as an architect[6]. Among his employers was Beaux-Arts de Paris[13]. Positions held include president[10], a corporate title[37] and chairperson[12], a type of position[38]. Notable students include Alfred Agache[16], an architect[39], 1875–1959[40], of France[41], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[42]; Henri Pottier[17], an architect[43], 1912–2000[44], of France[45], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[46]; Yves Hémar[18], an architect[47], 1886–1955[48], of France[49], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[50]; and Georges Labro[19].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Basilica of St. Martin, Tours[20], a monastery[51], in France[52], founded in 1924[53]; Gare d'Orsay[21], a railway station[54], in France[55]; Crédit Lyonnais headquarters[22], a building complex[56], in France[57]; and Hôtel de Ville de Tours[23], a facility[58], in France[59], founded in 1904[60].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix de Rome[24], an award[61], in France[62], founded in 1663[63]; Royal Gold Medal[25], an architecture award[64], in United Kingdom[65], founded in 1848[66]; AIA Gold Medal[26], an architecture award[67], founded in 1907[68]; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[27], a grade of an order[69], in France[70]; and officier d'académie[71], a class of award[72], in France[73], founded in 1808[74].

Death and Burial

Victor Laloux died on +1937-07-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Burial took place at Cimetière de La Salle[8].

Why It Matters

Victor Laloux ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]

FAQs

Where was Victor Laloux born?

Born in Tours[2], Victor Laloux…

Where did Victor Laloux die?

Victor Laloux died in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Victor Laloux do for work?

Victor Laloux worked as architect[6].

Where did Victor Laloux go to school?

Victor Laloux was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[14] and French Academy in Rome[15].

What awards did Victor Laloux receive?

Honors received include Prix de Rome[24], Royal Gold Medal[25], AIA Gold Medal[26], and Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[27].

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  2. [75] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [76] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death 7th arrondissement of Paris
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