Tony Garnier
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Summary
Tony Garnier was born on August 13, 1869[1], in 1st arrondissement of Lyon[2]. He died on January 19, 1948[3], in Roquefort-la-Bédoule[4]. He worked as an architect[5], urban planner[6], and painter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (892 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Nouveau cimetière de la Croix-Rousse[9]
- Country of citizenship: France[10]
- Field of work: architecture[11]
- Position held: Architecte du gouvernement[12]
- Employer: Beaux-Arts de Paris[13]
- Educated at: Beaux-Arts de Paris[14], École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts de Lyon[15]
- Student: Jean Cateland[16]
- Notable work: Stade de Gerland[17], cité industrielle[18], Halle Tony Garnier[19], hôpital Édouard-Herriot[20], Town hall of Boulogne-Billancourt[21], Matmut Stadium[22], Monument aux morts de l'île du Souvenir[23], Vacherie[24], Villa de Madame Garnier[25], Villa Tony Garnier (Lyon, 7 rue de la Mignonne)[26], quartier des États-Unis[27]
- Award received: Prix de Rome[28]
- Member of: Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Lyon[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Commons category: Tony Garnier[31]
- Archives at: Institut Français d'Architecture[32]
- Family name: Garnier[33]
- Given name: Tony[34]
- Topic's main category: Category:Tony Garnier[35]
- Described at URL: http://arch-pavouk.cz/index.php/architekti/1521-garnier-tony[36]
- Student of: Louis Henri Georges Scellier de Gisors[37], Paul Blondel[38]
- Described by source: The Art of The Countries and Peoples of The World. Tome 5[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[40]
- Commons Creator page: Tony Garnier[41]
- Name in native language: Tony Garnier[42]
- Significant person: André César Vermare[43]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Tony Garnier include Halle Tony Garnier[44], a concert hall[45], in France[46].
Why It Matters
Tony Garnier has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
He has been cited as an influence by Michel Roux-Spitz[49], an architect[50], 1888–1957[51], of France[52], awarded the Prix de Rome[53].
Entities named for him include Halle Tony Garnier[44], a concert hall[45], in France[46].
FAQs
Where was Tony Garnier born?
Tony Garnier was born in 1st arrondissement of Lyon[2].
Where did Tony Garnier die?
Tony Garnier died in Roquefort-la-Bédoule[4].
What did Tony Garnier do for work?
Tony Garnier worked as an architect[5], urban planner[6], and painter[7].
Where did Tony Garnier go to school?
Tony Garnier was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[14] and École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts de Lyon[15].
What awards did Tony Garnier receive?
Honors received include Prix de Rome[28].
Who did Tony Garnier influence?
Tony Garnier has been cited as an influence by Michel Roux-Spitz[49].