Victor Horta
Belgian architect, designer, publicist, teacher and creator of Art Nouveau (1861–1947)
1861 — 1947
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Profession
Belgian architect, designer, publicist, teacher and creator of Art Nouveau (1861–1947)
Born
January 6, 1861
Died
1947 (age ~86)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
teacher, architect, urban planner
BelgiumBorn in GhentDied in Brussels
1861
Born in Ghent (1861-01-06)
1947
Died in Brussels
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Victor Pierre Horta was a Belgian architect and designer, and one of the founders of the Art Nouveau movement. He was a fervent admirer of the French architectural theorist Eugène Viollet-le-Duc and his Hôtel Tassel in Brussels (1892–93), often considered the first Art Nouveau house, is based on the work of Viollet-le-Duc. The curving stylized vegetal forms that Horta used in turn influenced many others, including the French architect Hector Guimard, who used it in the first Art Nouveau apartment building he designed in Paris and in the entrances he designed for the Paris Metro. He is also considered a precursor of modern architecture for his open floor plans and his innovative use of iron, steel and glass.
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Victor Pierre Horta was a Belgian architect and designer, and one of the founders of the Art Nouveau movement. He was a fervent admirer of the French architectural theorist Eugène Viollet-le-Duc and his Hôtel Tassel in Brussels (1892–93), often considered the first Art Nouveau house, is based on the
What does the name Victor mean?+
The name Victor means "A male given name from Latin.". It is of English origin.
When was Victor Horta born?+
Victor Horta was born on January 6, 1861.
When did Victor Horta die?+
Victor Horta died in 1947, at approximately 86 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin.
The name Victor is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Victor — January 6, 1861
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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