Nationality French Occupation Architect
Sculptor | Name Pierre Pavillon Died 1670 | |
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Born February 20, 1612 Paris, France | ||
Pierre Pavillon (1612-1670) was a French architect and sculptor.
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Early life
Pierre Pavillon was born on February 20, 1612 in Paris. His father, Henri Pavillon (unknown-1651), was a painter. His mother was Marguerite Guilheme. His brother, Claude Pavillon, was a painter too, and his other brother, Henri Pavillon, was a sculptor. He was trained as an architect in Paris from 1625 to 1630.
Career
As an architect, his work focused on Roman Catholic religious buildings and on hôtel particuliers for the wealthy elite.
He designed the Chapelle des Ursulines, a Roman Catholic chapel on the Rue Mignet listed as a monument historique since 1924. Additionally, he designed the Chapelle Saint Mitre, another Roman Catholic chapel, on the Route d'Eguilles.
He designed the Hôtel de Boisgelin located at 11, rue du Quatre-Septembre and listed since 1964. He also designed the Hôtel de Lestang-Parade located at 18, rue de l'Opéra and listed since 1980. Additionally, he designed the Hôtel de Forbin located at 20 Cours Mirabeau and listed since 1990. He also designed the sculptures in the courtyard of the City Hall in Aix, listed since 1995. Additionally, he designed the Pavillon Vendôme, listed since 1953.
Personal life
He married Madeleine Clemens on February 15, 1638. They had two sons:
He married Madeleine Grivet on December 18, 1653. They had three children:
He died on November 24, 1670 in Aix-en-Provence.
Legacy
The Rue Pavillon in Aix-en-Provence is named in his honour.