Luis Felipe Jaspe Franco
Colombian architect
About Luis Felipe Jaspe Franco
Lived 1846 – 1918 (aged 72). Luis Felipe Jaspe Franco was a Colombian.
Luis Felipe Jaspe del Real Franco (April 3, 1846 – 1918) was a Colombian architect and portrait painter.
Jaspe was born in Cartagena.
In 1888, the Mayor of Cartagena put Jaspe in charge of the construction of a tower on top of the city walls, which was to be engrained with a large watch. This neogothic tower has become since its completion a symbol of Cartagena.
As a painter, one of his main pieces of work is an 1874 oil painting depicting the execution of nine local martyrs.
Jaspe was politically conservative.
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Who was Luis Felipe Jaspe Franco?
Colombian architect
When was Luis Felipe Jaspe Franco born?
Luis Felipe Jaspe Franco was born on 3 April 1846 in Cartagena.
When did Luis Felipe Jaspe Franco die?
Luis Felipe Jaspe Franco died on 18 October 1918 in Cartagena.
What nationality was Luis Felipe Jaspe Franco?
Luis Felipe Jaspe Franco was Colombian.
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