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About Eugène Viollet-le-Duc
Eugène Viollet-le-Duc was a prominent French architect and writer whose fame rested on his restoration of several major French medieval landmarks. His projects include the Basilica of Saint-Denis, and Notre-Dame de Paris. He also played a major role in the construction of the Statue of Liberty.
Early Years
Viollet-le-Duc was born in 1814, which was the last year of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte’s rule. He attended the École des Beaux-Arts where he received practical teaching in architecture. His first project was a barricade, which he’d constructed during his participation in the 1830 French Revolution (also known as the Second French Revolution or the July Revolution).
Later Life
His first restoration project happened eight years later after the Revolution when he was asked to create a plan on how to complete a cathedral in Narbonne, France. Viollet-le-Duc had a successful career and in his later years, he became a writer of architectural history.
Family
He married Elisabeth Templer in 1834 and had two children, but separated after a few years.
Death
Following an illness that struck him while hiking in the Alps, he passed away on September 17, 1879, aged 65.
Did you know?
He is the great-grandfather of the French writer Geneviève Viollet-le-Duc.
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F.A.Q. about Eugène Viollet-le-Duc
When is his birthday?
Eugène Viollet-le-Duc's birthday is on January 27, 1814.
In how many days is his birthday?
Eugène's birthday is in 280 days
How old was Eugène when he died?
He was 65 years old.
When did he die?
He died in September 17, 1879.
How old would he be today?
Eugène Viollet-le-Duc would be 210 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Eugène from?
He was born in Paris, France.