Emmanuel Briffa
Maltese artist
About Emmanuel Briffa
Lived 1875 – 1955 (aged 79–80). Emmanuel Briffa was a Maltese and Canadian interior designer, known for Montreal and Rialto Theatre (Montreal).
Quebec
His cinema designs in Quebec included the Louis XVI style design for the Rialto Theatre, a National Historic Site of Canada, the former Snowdon Theatre, Seville Theatre, Cinema V, York Theatre as well as the Granada Theatre in Sherbrooke, Quebec, also a National Historic Site.
After his death in 1955, he was entombed at the Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery in Montreal.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Emmanuel Briffa?
Maltese artist (1875–1955)
When was Emmanuel Briffa born?
Emmanuel Briffa was born on 4 September 1875 in Birkirkara.
When did Emmanuel Briffa die?
Emmanuel Briffa died in 1955 in Montreal.
What was Emmanuel Briffa's occupation?
Emmanuel Briffa was an interior designer.
What was Emmanuel Briffa known for?
Emmanuel Briffa was known for Montreal and Rialto Theatre (Montreal).
What nationality was Emmanuel Briffa?
Emmanuel Briffa was Maltese and Canadian.
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