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Philibert de l'Orme
Philibert de l'Orme (c.
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1514 – January 8, 1570) was a French architect, engineer, and author, one of the greatest architects of the French Renaissance. He is known for pioneering a distinctively French style of Renaissance architecture and for his influential writings on architectural theory.
He served as a royal architect to Henry II of France and worked on numerous important projects, including the Tuileries Palace and the Château d'Anet.
Early life and education
[change | change source]Philibert de l'Orme was born around 1514 in Lyon, France, into a family of stonemasons.
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His early exposure to architecture and masonry came from his father, Jean de l'Orme, who was a master mason. Philibert likely began his architectural training under his father’s supervision and went on to study in Italy, where he was influenced by the classical architecture of the Italian Renaissance.
Career
[change | change source]De l'Orme's career began in earnest after retu