François Blondel

François Blondel (1618–1686) was a French architect, diplomat and professor.

Also recorded as Francois Blondel the Elder; François, the elder Blondel; Nicolas François Blondel; Nicolas-François Blondel; François, I Blondel.

François Blondel in brief

Born
1618
Died
1686
Known for
architect, diplomat, professor, mathematician, independent publisher and engineer
Place of birth
Ribemont
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Overview

Born at Ribemont in 1618, died at Paris in 1686.

In detail

Libéral Bruant is recorded as having studied under François Blondel. the recorded working language is French.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris. Employment is recorded with Collège de France, Maison du Roi and Académie Royale d'Architecture. Membership is recorded of French Academy of Sciences and Académie Royale d'Architecture.

Work by François Blondel is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “François Blondel”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q600701: François Blondel

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