Jacques-Germain Soufflot

Jacques-Germain Soufflot (1713–1780) was a French architect.

Also recorded as Jacques-Gabriel Soufflot; Jacques Germain Soufflot; Jacques Gabriel Soufflot; J. G. Soufflot; M. Soufflot; Feu M. Soufflot.

Jacques-Germain Soufflot in brief

Born
1713
Died
1780
Known for
architect
Place of birth
Irancy
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Overview

Born at Irancy in 1713, died at Paris in 1780.

In detail

Jacques-Germain Soufflot studied at French Academy in Rome. Melchior Munet, Maximilien Brébion and Jean-Baptiste Rondelet are recorded as having studied under Jacques-Germain Soufflot. the recorded working language is French.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Lyon and Paris. Membership is recorded of Académie Royale d'Architecture and Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Lyon.

Works named in the authority record are Panthéon, Temple du Change and Hôtel-Dieu de Lyon.

Work by Jacques-Germain Soufflot is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum and Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Jacques-Germain Soufflot”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q550244: Jacques-Germain Soufflot

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