Claude Perrault
French architect (1613–1688) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Claude Perrault (25 September 1613 – 9 October 1688) was a French physician and amateur architect, best known for his participation in the design of the east façade of the Louvre in Paris.[1] He also designed the Paris Observatory and was an anatomist and author who wrote treatises on architecture, physics, and natural history.[2]
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Claude Perrault | |
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Born | (1613-09-25)25 September 1613 Paris |
Died | 9 October 1688(1688-10-09) (aged 75) Paris |
Education | Doctor of Medicine |
Alma mater | University of Paris |
Occupation(s) | architect, physician, writer |
Notable work | East façade of the Louvre |
Relatives | Charles Perrault (brother) Pierre Perrault (brother) |
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His brother, Charles Perrault, is remembered as the classic reteller of the old story of Cinderella among other fables.[3][4]