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Jean Androuet du Cerceau

1585 – 1649

French architect

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Lived 1585 – 1649 (aged 63–64). Jean Androuet du Cerceau was a French architect.

Jean Androuet du Cerceau (c.1585–1650) was a French architect, the son of Jean Baptiste Androuet du Cerceau.

Cerceau the younger is known for his hôtels particuliers in Paris. One, the most famous, is the Hôtel de Sully (1624–29), ranged symmetrically round a deep entrance court off the rue St-Antoine, which was commissioned by the financier Mesme Gallet and bought after its completion by Henri IV's faithful minister. Sculpted figures in high relief set against recessed panels alternate with pedimented windows. Another is the Hôtel de Bretonvilliers (1637–43). He added the divided horseshoe staircase to the main entrance of Fontainebleau (1632–34).

The daughter of Jacques I Androuet du Cerceau married the architect Jean de Brosse (architect), father of Salomon de Brosse, architect of the Palais du Luxembourg, Paris.

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Born
1585, Paris
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Died
1649, Paris
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Also known as
Jean Androuet Ducerceau I, Jean Androuet, I Ducerceau, Jean Androuet Ducerceau, Jean Androuet Du Cerceau

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Who was Jean Androuet du Cerceau?

French architect

When was Jean Androuet du Cerceau born?

Jean Androuet du Cerceau was born in 1585 in Paris.

When did Jean Androuet du Cerceau die?

Jean Androuet du Cerceau died in 1649 in Paris.

What was Jean Androuet du Cerceau's occupation?

Jean Androuet du Cerceau was an architect.

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Jean Androuet du Cerceau was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean Androuet du Cerceau

· Wikidata: Q535713

· DBpedia: Jean Androuet du Cerceau

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