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January 4, 1782
Ange-Jacques Gabriel, French architect, designed École Militaire (born 1698)
Ange-Jacques Gabriel
Ange-Jacques Gabriel was the principal architect of King Louis XV of France. His major works included the Place de la Concorde, the École Militaire, and the Petit Trianon and opera theater at the Palace of Versailles. His style was a careful balance between French Baroque architecture and French neoclassicism.
École Militaire
The École Militaire is a complex of buildings in Paris, France, which house various military training facilities. It was founded in 1751 by King Louis XV and is located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, southeast of the Champ de Mars.
January 4
January 4 is the fourth day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 361 days remain until the end of the year.