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Henry Lacoste

1885 – 1968

Belgian architect

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About Henry Lacoste

Lived 1885 – 1968 (aged 83). Henry Lacoste was a Belgian architect and designer.

Henry Lacoste (January 16, 1885 - April 28, 1968) was a Belgian architect and archaeologist.

His work is characterised by the extensive use of Art Deco style and motifs as well as solid wood. Two of his most renown works include The Queen Elisabeth Medical Foundation, in Brussels (1927) and the Leuven Library Reading Room, which today contains 44,000 books.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Beaux-Arts de Paris
Awards
Croix de Guerre
Also known as
Henri Lacoste

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Henry Lacoste's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry Lacoste?

Belgian architect (1885-1968)

When was Henry Lacoste born?

Henry Lacoste was born on 16 January 1885 in Tournai.

When did Henry Lacoste die?

Henry Lacoste died on 28 April 1968 in Brussels metropolitan area.

What was Henry Lacoste's occupation?

Henry Lacoste was an architect and designer.

What nationality was Henry Lacoste?

Henry Lacoste was Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry Lacoste

· Wikidata: Q787480

· DBpedia: Henry Lacoste

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