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Paul Philippe Cret

Paul Philippe Cret (1876–1945) was a French architect, designer and writer.

Also recorded as Paul Cret; Paul P. Cret.

Paul Philippe Cret in brief

Born
1876
Died
1945
Known for
architect, designer and writer
Place of birth
2nd arrondissement of Lyon
Contents

Overview

Born at 2nd arrondissement of Lyon in 1876, died at Philadelphia in 1945.

In detail

Paul Philippe Cret studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris. training under Jean-Louis Pascal is recorded. the recorded working language is French and English.

Employment is recorded with University of Pennsylvania. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters, American Institute of Architects and National Academy of Design.

Works named in the authority record are Eternal Light Peace Memorial, Detroit Institute of Arts, Main Building, Folger Shakespeare Library and Chateau-Thierry American Monument.

Work by Paul Philippe Cret is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago and Detroit Institute of Arts.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Paul Philippe Cret”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q674082: Paul Philippe Cret

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