François Blondel

François Blondel was a soldier, engineer of fortifications, mathematician, diplomat, military and civil engineer and architect, called "the Great Blondel", to distinguish him in a dynasty of French architects. He is remembered for his Cours d'architecture which remained a central text for over a century.

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Who was born first?

• François Blondel and Elisabeth of the Palatinate were born the same year
• François Blondel and Roger de Rabutin, Comte de Bussy were born the same year
• François Blondel was born 1 year before Cyrano de Bergerac
• François Blondel was born 1 year before Charles Le Brun
• François Blondel was born 1 year after Yun Hyu

Timeline

1. Yun HyuOctober 14, 1617 – May 20, 1680
2. Elisabeth of the PalatinateDecember 26, 1618 – February 11, 1680
3. François Blondel (this page)June 15, 1618 – January 21, 1686
4. Roger de Rabutin, Comte de BussyApril 13, 1618 – April 9, 1693
5. Charles Le BrunFebruary 24, 1619 – February 12, 1690
6. Cyrano de Bergeraccirca March 6, 1619 – July 28, 1655

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