Frans-Andries Durlet

Frans-Andries Durlet
Born	11 July 1816(1816-07-11) Antwerp
Died	2 March 1867(1867-03-02) (aged 50) Antwerp
Nationality	Belgian
Field	architecture, sculpture, printmaking
Training	Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp

Frans-Andries aka François André or Franciscus Andreas Durlet, (born Antwerp, 11 July 1816 – Antwerp, 2 March 1867) was a Belgian architect, sculptor and printmaker.

Durlet taught at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp and was founding restorer of its Steen Museum. Pierre Cuypers was one of his students. He led the restoration works of the Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp and designed its choir stalls. He is considered as patron of Belgium's Gothic Revival architecture. The Durletstraat (Durlet street) in his native city is named in honor of him.

Durlet was married to Jeanne Steveniers (1826–1900). His son Frans (1855–1931) was also an architect, and his grandson Emmanuel became a well-known pianist and composer.^[1]

References

1. ^ Biography of his grandson Emmanuel Durlet (German).

Persondata
Name	Durlet, Frans-Andries
Alternative names	Durlet, François André; Durlet, Franciscus Andreas
Short description	architect
Date of birth	11 July 1816
Place of birth	Antwerp
Date of death	2 March 1867
Place of death	Antwerp, Belgium