Henri Labrouste

(Pierre François) Henri Labrouste (11 May 1801–24 June 1875) was a French architect from the famous École des Beaux Arts school of architecture. He was noted for his use of iron frame construction.

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11 May - 1801 - 24 June - 1875 - French - Architect - École des Beaux Arts

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Labrouste was born in Paris. He died in Fontainebleau.

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Paris - Fontainebleau

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His buildings include:

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• Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève, built between 1843 and 1850 in Paris.
• The Reading Room of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France in Rue Richelieu, Paris and built between 1862 and 1868.