Family Sibling
François Le Vau
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Louis Le Vau
1613-00-00 – 1670-10-11
Life & Legacy
Louis Le Vau (French pronunciation: [lwi l(ə) vo]; c. 1612 – 11 October 1670) was a French architect, who worked for King Louis XIV. Along with Salomon de Brosse, Jacques Lemercier, and François Mansart, Louis Le Vau was one of the early exponents of French architectural classicism. He developed a style marked by sensitivity to context and originality of plan. His most notable works include the Hôtel Lambert, the château Vaux-le-Vicomte, and the Collège des Quatre-Nations (now the Institut de France).
Occupation & Career
architect, artist
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Château de Meudon; Palace of Versailles; Château du Raincy; Vaux-le-Vicomte; Palais de l'Institut de France
Legacy Highlights
Notable Work
Château de Meudon · Château du Raincy · Palace of Versailles · Palais de l'Institut de France · Vaux-le-Vicomte
Verified Legacy Record
Notable Work
Château de Meudon
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q310530 · wikidata
Notable Work
Palace of Versailles
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q310530 · wikidata
Notable Work
Château du Raincy
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q310530 · wikidata
Notable Work
Vaux-le-Vicomte
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q310530 · wikidata
Notable Work
Palais de l'Institut de France
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q310530 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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