Henri-Jacques Espérandieu
Henri-Jacques Espérandieu | |
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Bust of Espérandieu by André-Joseph Allar at the Conservatoire de la musique in Marseille | |
| Born | 22 February 1829 Nîmes, France |
| Died | 11 November 1874 (aged 45) Marseille, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Alma mater | École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Awards | Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur |
| Buildings | Marseille Cathedral, Notre-Dame de la Garde, Palais Longchamp |
Henri-Jacques Espérandieu (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃ʁiʒak ɛspeʁɑ̃djø]; 22 February 1829 – 11 November 1874) was a French architect who made his career in Marseille. He was responsible for some of the city's now most famous buildings, including Notre-Dame de la Garde (the "Bonne Mère"), Marseille Cathedral (the "Major") and the Palais Longchamp.