Martin Chambiges
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Martin Chambiges was a French architect from Paris
working in the flamboyant gothic style. His chief works are the transepts of Sens Cathedral (in 1494), of Senlis Cathedral
, and of Beauvais Cathedral (1499), in addition to the west front of Troyes Cathedral (1502–1531)
. He also designed the unusual choir of the church of St. Etienne in Beauvais.
He was the father of Pierre Chambiges
and is buried in Beauvais Cathedral.
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
working in the flamboyant gothic style. His chief works are the transepts of Sens Cathedral (in 1494), of Senlis Cathedral
Senlis Cathedral
Senlis Cathedral is a former Roman Catholic cathedral in Senlis, Oise, France.It was formerly the seat of the Bishopric of Senlis, abolished under the Concordat of 1801, when its territory was passed to the Diocese of Beauvais.The cathedral was built between 1153 and 1191; its south tower dates...
, and of Beauvais Cathedral (1499), in addition to the west front of Troyes Cathedral (1502–1531)
. He also designed the unusual choir of the church of St. Etienne in Beauvais.
He was the father of Pierre Chambiges
Pierre Chambiges
Pierre Chambiges, , was a French master mason and architect to François I of France and his son Henri II....
and is buried in Beauvais Cathedral.