About Louis-Robert Goust
Lived 1761 – 1838 (aged 77). Louis-Robert Goust was a French architect.
Louis-Robert Goust (8 June 1761 – 11 July 1838) was a French architect.
Biography Born in Beaumesnil, he won the second Grand Prix for Architecture (the future Prix de Rome) in 1786 and 1788. On 1 May 1811 he was appointed architect for the construction of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, replacing Jean-François Chalgrin, who had died five months earlier.
Decorations
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Louis-Robert Goust's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Louis-Robert Goust's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Louis-Robert Goust?
French architect (1761–1838)
When was Louis-Robert Goust born?
Louis-Robert Goust was born on 8 June 1761 in Beaumesnil.
When did Louis-Robert Goust die?
Louis-Robert Goust died on 11 July 1838.
What was Louis-Robert Goust's occupation?
Louis-Robert Goust was an architect.
What nationality was Louis-Robert Goust?
Louis-Robert Goust was French.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Louis-Robert Goust
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Louis-Robert Goust. https://biography.guide/louis-robert-goust/
MLA: "Louis-Robert Goust." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/louis-robert-goust/.
Chicago: "Louis-Robert Goust." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/louis-robert-goust/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:24 UTC