About Simon Maupin
Simon Maupin was a French architect.
Simon Maupin (; before 1625 in Longueau - 10 October 1668 in Lyon) was a French architect.
Biography In 1625, he engraved his Plan de Lyon.
He became famous when he drew up the plans of the Hôtel de Ville de Lyon, built between 1646 and 1651. It was presumed that he only executed a project made by Girard Desargues, but it seems he took his orders from the consular advice.
In 1654, he drew up the plans of work to be done to restore the old dam built along the left bank of the Rhône, near the Parc de la Tête d'Or. In 1659, he was appointed intendant of dikes and works done on the Rhone.
In 1659, his plan of Lyon entitled Description au naturel de la ville de Lyon et païsages alentour d'icelle was published.
In 1661, for unknown reasons, he resigned from his post as road inspector and died seven years later, in Lyon.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Simon Maupin?
French architect
When was Simon Maupin born?
Simon Maupin was born in Longueau.
When did Simon Maupin die?
Simon Maupin died on 10 October 1668 in Lyon.
What was Simon Maupin's occupation?
Simon Maupin was an architect.
What nationality was Simon Maupin?
Simon Maupin was French.
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