Jean-Baptiste Bethune

Jean-Baptiste Bethune (1821–1894) was a Belgian architect, politician and designer.

Also recorded as Jean Baptiste Charles François, Baron de Béthune; Jean-Baptiste, Baron Bethune; Jean Baptiste Bethune; Jean-Baptiste-Charles-François Béthune; Jean-Baptiste-Charles-François, Baron Bethune; Jean-Baptiste Bethune Baron.

Jean-Baptiste Bethune in brief

Born
1821
Died
1894
Known for
architect, politician, designer and artisan
Place of birth
Kortrijk
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Overview

Born at Kortrijk in 1821, died at Marke in 1894.

In detail

Jean-Baptiste Bethune studied at Catholic University of Leuven (1834–1968). training under Augustus Pugin is recorded. Edmond Jamar, Adriaan Bressers and Gustave Ladon are recorded as having studied under Jean-Baptiste Bethune. the recorded working language is French.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Bruges. Residence is recorded at Bruges and Ghent. Positions recorded include proost van de Confrérie van het Heilig Bloed and provincial council member.

Works named in the authority record are Loppem Castle, Maredsous Abbey, Sint-Martinuskerk, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk, Saint Roch's Church and Sint-Amandus en Heilig Hartkerk.

Work by Jean-Baptiste Bethune is recorded in the collections of M Leuven.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    “Jean-Baptiste Bethune”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q354052: Jean-Baptiste Bethune

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