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Jean-Thomas Thibault

1757 – 1826

French architect and painter

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Lived 1757 – 1826 (aged 68). Jean-Thomas Thibault was a French painter and architect.

Jean-Thomas Thibault (20 November 1757 – 27 June 1826) was a French painter and architect.

Life Born in Montier-en-Der, he studied at the École des beaux-arts de Paris in Étienne-Louis Boullée's studio from 1780 to 1786. He also studied under Pierre-Adrien Paris. He self-funded a trip to Rome between 1786 and 1790, where he befriended Charles Percier and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine.

During the First French Empire he was commissioned to restore the Hague Palace and Amsterdam's town hall. He died in Paris.

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Important facts

Born
20 November 1757, Montier-en-Der
Birth century
18th century
Died
27 June 1826, Paris
Occupation
Painter, architect
Nationality
France
Education
Beaux-Arts de Paris
Also known as
Jean Thomas Thibault, Jean Thomas Tibauld, Tiebol, J.T Thibault, M. Thibaut, Thibault
moreThieback, Thibaut, Tibauld, Thiebol

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jean-Thomas Thibault?

French architect and painter (1757-1826)

When was Jean-Thomas Thibault born?

Jean-Thomas Thibault was born on 20 November 1757 in Montier-en-Der.

When did Jean-Thomas Thibault die?

Jean-Thomas Thibault died on 27 June 1826 in Paris.

What was Jean-Thomas Thibault's occupation?

Jean-Thomas Thibault was a painter and architect.

What nationality was Jean-Thomas Thibault?

Jean-Thomas Thibault was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean-Thomas Thibault

· Wikidata: Q3170050

· DBpedia: Jean-Thomas Thibault

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