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Jules Hardouin-Mansart

1646-04-16 – 1708-05-11

Portrait of Jules Hardouin-Mansart
Bust of Jules Hardouin-Mansart (1645–1708)Credit: Jean-Louis Lemoyne

Life & Legacy

Jules Hardouin-Mansart (French pronunciation: [ʒyl aʁdwɛ̃ mɑ̃saʁ]; 16 April 1646 – 11 May 1708) was a French Baroque architect and builder whose major work included the Place des Victoires (1684–1690); Place Vendôme (1690); the domed chapel of Les Invalides (1690), and the Grand Trianon of the Palace of Versailles. His monumental work was designed to glorify the reign of Louis XIV.

Occupation & Career

architect, artist

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Knight of the Order of Saint Michael; Grand commun; Grand Trianon; Château de Chazeron; Palace of Versailles; Château de Marly; place Vendôme; Les Invalides; Château de Dampierre

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Knight of the Order of Saint Michael

Organizations & Memberships

Académie Royale d'Architecture

Notable Work

Château de Chazeron · Château de Dampierre · Château de Marly · Grand commun · Grand Trianon · Les Invalides · Palace of Versailles · place Vendôme

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q8053 — wikidata View source

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