Léon Ginain

Léon Ginain (1825–1898) was a French architect.

Also recorded as Paul René Léon Ginain; Léon Paul René Ginain; Paul-René-Léon Ginain; Paul Ginain; Leon Ginain; Paul Rene Leon Ginain.

Léon Ginain in brief

Born
1825
Died
1898
Known for
architect
Place of birth
former 2nd arrondissement of Paris
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Paul René Léon Ginain.

Born at former 2nd arrondissement of Paris in 1825, died at 17th arrondissement of Paris in 1898.

In detail

Léon Ginain studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris. training under Hippolyte Le Bas is recorded. John Merven Carrère, Léon Bonnenfant and Charles Lefebvre are recorded as having studied under Léon Ginain. the recorded working language is French.

Employment is recorded with Beaux-Arts de Paris. Membership is recorded of Académie des beaux-arts.

Distinctions recorded are Prix de Rome, Knight of the Legion of Honour and Officer of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Léon Ginain”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3270995: Léon Ginain

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