About René Béclu
Lived 1881 – 1915 (aged 33). René Béclu was a French sculptor.
René Hippolyte Béclu (3 February 1881, in Paris – 17 January 1915, in Mort pour la France, Riaville (Meuse)) was a French sculptor.
He was born in Paris, studied under Antonin Mercié and Hector Lemaire, and is now best known for his work Le Secret (The Secret) in the Parc de la Tête d'Or, Lyon, France.
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Who was René Béclu?
French sculptor
When was René Béclu born?
René Béclu was born on 3 February 1881 in 3rd arrondissement of Paris.
When did René Béclu die?
René Béclu died on 17 January 1915 in Riaville.
What was René Béclu's occupation?
René Béclu was a sculptor.
What nationality was René Béclu?
René Béclu was French.
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