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Jean Walter

1883 – 1957

French architect

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About Jean Walter

Lived 1883 – 1957 (aged 73–74). Jean Walter was a French architect, french resistance fighter, writer, industrialist and patron of the arts.

Jean Walter, (Montbéliard, 1883, Dordives – 1957), was a French architect who mainly worked for public housing, hospital architecture, and condominiums .

Life After his graduation in 1902 from the École Spéciale d'Architecture, he participated in the First World War, which he ended after an injury as a military attaché for Georges Clemenceau.

Having detected in 1925 a rich ore body of lead and zinc close to Oujda in Morocco, he founded in 1935 the "Société des mines de Zellidja", which brought him wealth and notoriety. In 1941, he married Domenica Guillaume, the widow of art dealer Paul Guillaume.

He died suspiciously in 1957 after being hit by a car, leading some to speculate that his wife was responsible for his death.

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Important facts

Born
1883, Montbéliard
Birth century
Died
1957, Dordives
Nationality
Education
Special School of Architecture
Positions held
Military attaché
Awards
Commander of the Legion of Honour

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jean Walter?

French architect (1883–1957)

When was Jean Walter born?

Jean Walter was born in 1883 in Montbéliard.

When did Jean Walter die?

Jean Walter died in 1957 in Dordives.

What was Jean Walter's occupation?

Jean Walter was an architect, french resistance fighter, writer, industrialist and patron of the arts.

What nationality was Jean Walter?

Jean Walter was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean Walter

· Wikidata: Q3175096

· DBpedia: Jean Walter

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