Georges Haussmann
French official and politician (1809-1891)
1809 — 1891
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Profession
French official and politician (1809-1891)
Born
March 27, 1809
Died
1891 (age ~82)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
architect, urban planner, politician
FranceBorn in ParisDied in Paris
1809
Born in Paris (1809-03-27)
1831
PositionGeneral secretary of prefecture of Vienne (1831–1832)
1832
Positionsub-prefect of Yssingeaux (1832–1832)
1832
Positionsub-prefect of Nérac (1832–1840)
1840
PositionSub-prefect of Saint-Girons (1840–1841)
1841
Positionsub-prefect of Blaye (1841–1848)
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Georges-Eugène Haussmann, known as Baron Haussmann, was a French official who supervised a radical urban renewal programme of new boulevards, parks, and public works in Paris, referred to as Haussmann's renovation of Paris, aimed at introducing grandeur in the city. First a prefect in Var (1849–1850), Yonne (1850–1851), and Gironde (1851–1853), his skills as an administrator led to his appointment in Paris by Emperor Napoleon III in 1853.
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Who is Georges Haussmann?+
Georges-Eugène Haussmann, known as Baron Haussmann, was a French official who supervised a radical urban renewal programme of new boulevards, parks, and public works in Paris, referred to as Haussmann's renovation of Paris, aimed at introducing grandeur in the city. First a prefect in Var (1849–1850
What does the name Georges mean?+
The name Georges means "plural of George. Etymology: From Geōrgius, from Γεώργιος.". It is of French origin.
When was Georges Haussmann born?+
Georges Haussmann was born on March 27, 1809.
When did Georges Haussmann die?+
Georges Haussmann died in 1891, at approximately 82 years of age.
Name Meaning
plural of George. Etymology: From Geōrgius, from Γεώργιος.
The name Georges is of French origin, meaning "plural of George. Etymology: From Geōrgius, from Γεώργιος.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Georges — March 27, 1809
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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