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Georges-Eugène Haussmann

French official who oversaw the massive urban renovation of Paris

Did you know?His redesign of the city replaced cramped medieval alleys with the wide boulevards and open squares that define Paris today.

Georges-Eugène Haussmann (French:; 27 March 1809 – 11 January 1891), 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.

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Age at death: 81
Years since death: 135

Born: March 27, 1809 · Paris, France
Died: January 11, 1891
Nationality: French
Known for: Politics, Art

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Father: Nicolaus-Valentin Haussmann
Spouse: Louise Octavie de Laharpe
Child: Valentine Haussmann

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