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Jean Beausire

French architect (1651-1743) · France · On the map · Architects · Died at 92

Jean Beausire was a French architect, engineer and fountain-maker and the chief of public works in Paris for Kings Louis XIV and Louis XV between 1684 and 1740, and was the architect of all the public fountains constructed in Paris that period. Several of his fountains still exist and continue to work.

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Three streets in the 4th arrondissement of Paris today carry his name: Rue Jean-Beausire, Impasse Jean-Beausire, and Passage Jean-Beausire.

Country
France
Category
Architects
Type
Architect
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1651 to 1743 · aged 92