Claude Nicolas Ledoux

Claude-Nicolas Ledoux was one of the earliest exponents of French Neoclassical architecture. He used his knowledge of architectural theory to design not only domestic architecture but also town planning; as a consequence of his visionary plan for the Ideal City of Chaux, he became known as a utopian.

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Who was born first?

• Claude Nicolas Ledoux and Joseph Pickford were born the same year
• Claude Nicolas Ledoux was born 1 year before Thomas Paine
• Claude Nicolas Ledoux was born 1 year after Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of Ligne
• Claude Nicolas Ledoux was born 1 year before Vasili Bazhenov
• Claude Nicolas Ledoux was born 1 year after James Beattie

Timeline

1. Charles-Joseph, 7th Prince of LigneMay 23, 1735 – December 13, 1814
2. James BeattieOctober 25, 1735 – August 18, 1803
3. Claude Nicolas Ledoux (this page)March 21, 1736 – November 19, 1806
4. Joseph Pickford1736 – July 13, 1782
5. Thomas PaineJanuary 29, 1737 – June 8, 1809
6. Vasili BazhenovMarch 1, 1737 – August 2, 1799

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