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Founding of the Académie royale d'architecture

When
1671
Where
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The Académie royale d'architecture was established on December 30, 1671, by King Louis XIV under the impulsion of Jean-Baptiste Colbert. This French learned society began with eight founding members and operated until its suppression in 1793.

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  1. December 30, 1671 · Unresolved siteFounding of the Académie royale d'architecture

    Louis XIV founded the Académie royale d'architecture on December 30, 1671, under the impulsion of Jean-Baptiste Colbert.

Background and detail

Founding. Founded on December 30, 1671, the Académie royale d'architecture was created by Louis XIV, King of France. The initiative was driven by Jean-Baptiste Colbert. The institution was established as a French learned society dedicated to the discipline of architecture.

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Sources

  1. Académie royale d'architecture Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
  2. Louis XIV Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23

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