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Laurent-Benoît Dewez

Belgian Architect

Died when: 81 years 201 days (978 months)
Star Sign: Aries

 

Laurent-Benoît Dewez

Laurent-Benoît Dewez (14 April 1731 – 1 November 1812) was a Belgian architect of Walloon origin.He is considered the most influential architect in the Austrian Netherlands (present-day Belgium) from the second half of the 18th century.

His architectural projects are of international stature and introduced a neoclassical style, with Italian and English influences, to the region.

He designed a large number of châteaux, abbeys and churches in Belgium, many of which were damaged after the French Revolution.


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