About François-Xavier Berlinguet
Lived 1830 – 1916 (aged 85). François-Xavier Berlinguet was a Canadian architect.
François-Xavier Berlinguet (4 December 1830 – 3 August 1916) was a Canadian wood-carver, engineer, and architect.
François-Xavier Berlinguet had studied wood-carving and its architectural applications with his father while growing up in the Quebec City area. His father had trained with Louis Quévillon. He studied architecture with Thomas Baillairgé and also Charles Baillairgé.
Berlinguet's engineering importance became recognized when, in 1870, he began building a large section of the Intercolonial Railway.
François-Xavier's career in construction covered nearly sixty years. In architectural pursuits his design work was important, varied and substantial.
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Who was François-Xavier Berlinguet?
Canadian architect (1830–1916)
When was François-Xavier Berlinguet born?
François-Xavier Berlinguet was born on 4 December 1830 in Quebec City.
When did François-Xavier Berlinguet die?
François-Xavier Berlinguet died on 3 August 1916 in Trois-Rivières.
What was François-Xavier Berlinguet's occupation?
François-Xavier Berlinguet was an architect.
What nationality was François-Xavier Berlinguet?
François-Xavier Berlinguet was Canadian.
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