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Dictionary definition: Gabriel, Ange-Jacques
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- A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture
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Gabriel, Ange-Jacques
(1698–1782). One of the greatest French C18 architects. He trained under his father, whom he succeeded as
Contrôleur
of Versailles (1735) and as
Premier Architecte
and Director of the Academy (1742). He was responsible for some of the most refined Classical buildings of the
Louis Quinze
period, continuing and further refining the architectural language established by François
Mansart
as in the Grand Pavillon, Fontainebleau (1749). As Architect to the King, Gabriel carried out extensive alterations and extensions to the Royal Palaces, notably the Opera House at Versailles (1761–8). His largest schemes were for the École Militaire, Paris ...