Albert-Félix-Théophile Thomas
Albert-Félix-Théophile Thomas (albɛʁ feliks teɔfil tɔma; 11 August 1847 – 1907) was a French architect. Thomas was born in Marseille, and was a student of Alexis Paccard and Leon Vaudoyer at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He won the first Prix de Rome in 1870, and became the youngest winner of the French Academy in Rome from 15 February 1871 to 31 December 1874.
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Albert-Félix-Théophile Thomas
- Born
- Albert-Félix-Théophile Thomas was born on 11 August 1847. · Marseille.
- Died
- Albert-Félix-Théophile Thomas died on 29 January 1907. · Paris.
- Nationality
- France
- Occupation
- architect
- Education
- Beaux-Arts de Paris
- Teachers
- Alexis Paccard · Léon Vaudoyer
- Known for
- Palais de la Découverte
- Honours
- Prix de Rome · resident at the Villa Medici · Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Languages
- French
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Albert-Félix-Théophile Thomas (albɛʁ feliks teɔfil tɔma; 11 August 1847 – 1907) was a French architect. Thomas was born in Marseille, and was a student of Alexis Paccard and Leon Vaudoyer at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He won the first Prix de Rome in 1870, and became the youngest winner of the French Academy in Rome from 15 February 1871 to 31 December 1874.
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In 1875 he studied the Temple of Apollo at Miletus. His study of the Temple of Athena at Priene earned him a medal at the Exposition Universelle (1878). Thomas participated in the design and construction of the Grand Palais in Paris from 1896 to 1900, particularly the west wing, which in 1937 became the Palais de la Découverte. He also designed and constructed the Château du Grand Chavanon, which was later owned by the president and later emperor of the Central African Republic, Jean-Bédel Bokassa. He died in Paris.
Albert-Félix-Théophile Thomas studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris. Training under Alexis Paccard and Léon Vaudoyer is recorded. The recorded working language is French. Works named in the authority record are Palais de la Découverte. Distinctions recorded are Prix de Rome, resident at the Villa Medici and Knight of the Legion of Honour.
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The following works and productions are recorded by name or by count. Recorded with the occupation architect. It is also recorded that albert-Félix-Théophile Thomas is recorded as a citizen of France. Recorded with the gender male. Born on 11 August 1847. It is also recorded that albert-Félix-Théophile Thomas died on 29 January 1907.
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Albert-Félix-Théophile Thomas was born at Marseille.
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Albert-Félix-Théophile Thomas died at Paris.
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