Roger Erell

Roger Erell (9 April 1907 – 1 January 1986) (the pseudonym Erell -RL- comes from the initials of his real name), was a French architect and resistance fighter.

Early life Erell was born Roger Lelièvre in Mansle (Charente) in 1907.

Works in Brazzaville He is known principally for the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-du-Congo in Brazzaville

His other works include: Case de Gaulle (1942).. (originally a guesthouse for distinguished visitors, now Residence of the French ambassador to Brazzaville) :fr:Case de Gaulle Maison commune de Poto-Poto (1942-1943) Palais de l'Artisanat (1943) (destroyed in 1985, except for the facade. with a fresco of Africa) Stade Félix Éboué (1944) next to the basilique sainte Anne Phare de Brazza (1944, 1952) Pavillon principal de la Cité Pasteur (1948) Basilique Sainte-Anne du Congo (1949) Lycée Savorgnan de Brazza (1949-1952) Arcades de l'Avenue Foch (with :fr:Jean-Yves Normand) (1949-1954) Trésor public (formerly :fr: Banque internationale pour l'Afrique occidentale (1950) Building Paternelle (avec Jean-Yves Normand) (1953) Banque Belge d'Afrique (now Société Générale) (1954) Maison d'arrêt Clinique Grosperrin, now included in the'État-Major. former-Hôtel Impérial DST (formerly, Caisse Centrale de la France Libre) Faculté de droit of Marien Ngouabi University - formerly -CEG Bouboutou (formerly Centre d'études supérieures)

Death Erell died in Vallauris (Alpes-Maritimes) in 1986.