Germain Boffrand

Germain Boffrand (1667–1754) was a French architect, engineer of the french corps of bridges and roads and writer.

Also recorded as Germain Bossrand; Germain Boffranc; Germain Boisfran; Germain Boisfranc.

Germain Boffrand in brief

Born: 1667
Died: 1754
Known for: architect, engineer of the french corps of bridges and roads, writer and sculptor
Place of birth: Nantes

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Overview

Born at Nantes in 1667, died at Paris in 1754.

In detail

Germain Boffrand studied at Nantes University. Étienne-Louis Boullée and François Dominique Barreau de Chefdeville are recorded as having studied under Germain Boffrand. the recorded working language is French.

Membership is recorded of Royal Society and Académie Royale d'Architecture.

Works named in the authority record are Château d'Haroué, Château d'Aulnois d'Aulnois-sur-Seille, Château de Thuillières and Château de la Favorite.

Work by Germain Boffrand is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society.

Sources

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1.
“Germain Boffrand”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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2.
Wikidata, structured authority record Q1311013: Germain Boffrand
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