Jacques-Germain Soufflot
French architect (1713–1780) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jacques-Germain Soufflot (French pronunciation: [ʒak ʒɛʁmɛ̃ suflo], 22 July 1713 – 29 August 1780) was a French architect in the international circle that introduced neoclassicism. His most famous work is the Panthéon in Paris, built from 1755 onwards, originally as a church dedicated to Saint Genevieve.
French architect (1713–1780)
Jacques-Germain Soufflot | |
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.jpg) Portrait by Louis-Michel van Loo | |
| Born | 22 July 1713 |
| Died | 29 August 1780(1780-08-29) (aged 67) |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Architect |