
Emmanuel-Louis-Nicolas Viollet-le-Duc
Om författaren
Emmanuel-Louis-Nicolas Viollet-le-Duc was a prominent French architect, best known for his restoration of Gothic architecture and his theoretical writings on architecture. Born in Paris in 1814, he was deeply influenced by the Gothic revival and sought to understand and revive the principles of medieval architecture. His most notable works include the restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris and the Château de Pierrefonds, where he applied his innovative approach to structural elements, materials, and functional design.
Nationalitet
Franska
Födelsedatum
January 27, 1814
Födelseplats
Paris, Île-de-France, France
Dödsdatum
September 17, 1879
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