Hector Guimard
French architect (1867–1942)
1867 — 1942
Quick Facts
Profession
French architect (1867–1942)
Born
March 10, 1867
Died
1942 (age ~75)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
architect, sculptor, designer
FranceBorn in 3rd arrondissement of LyonDied in Manhattan
1867
Born in 3rd arrondissement of Lyon (1867-03-10)
1929
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
1942
Died in Manhattan
About
Hector Guimard was a French architect and designer prominent for his Art Nouveau style designs including Paris Métro entrances. He achieved early fame with his design for the Castel Béranger, the first Art Nouveau apartment building in Paris, which was selected in an 1899 competition as one of the best new building facades in the city. He is best known for the glass and iron edicules or canopies, with ornamental Art Nouveau curves, which he designed to cover the entrances of the first stations of the Paris Métro.
Read more on Wikipedia →Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Hector Guimard?+
Hector Guimard was a French architect and designer prominent for his Art Nouveau style designs including Paris Métro entrances. He achieved early fame with his design for the Castel Béranger, the first Art Nouveau apartment building in Paris, which was selected in an 1899 competition as one of the b
What does the name Hector mean?+
The name Hector means "A Trojan hero in Homer's Iliad.". It is of English origin.
When was Hector Guimard born?+
Hector Guimard was born on March 10, 1867.
When did Hector Guimard die?+
Hector Guimard died in 1942, at approximately 75 years of age.
Name Meaning
A Trojan hero in Homer's Iliad.
The name Hector is of English origin, meaning "A Trojan hero in Homer's Iliad.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Hector
Hector — March 10, 1867
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
Would you name your baby Hector?
Guestbook
Tried to copy your style once. Impossible. It's all yours.
— an art student
Stood in front of your work for twenty minutes. Lost track of time.
— a museum visitor
Legend.
— anon
Actions