Charles Rohault de Fleury [SEP] father
Charles Rohault de Fleury
Charles Rohault de Fleury (or Rohaut de Fleury; 22 September 1801 – 11 August 1875) was a French architect who designed many buildings in Paris, France, in the 19th century. In his later life he wrote a number of books on archaeological and religious subjects.
Early years.
Charles Rohault de Fleury was born in Paris on 22 September 1801, son of the architect Charles Hubert Rohault de Fleury (1777–1846).
His uncle was Baron Hubert Rohault de Fleury, a distinguished
Rohault de Fleury (1835–1904) was trained as architect but became an archaeologist and art historian.
After 1865 Charles Rohault de Fleury devoted himself to archaeological and religious studies with his son Georges, who arranged for publication of his works.
Charles Rohault de Fleury died on 11 August 1875.
His work on the "jardin des plantes" at the museum was published in folio in 1876 under the title "Muséum d'histoire naturelle".
Some of his other works were published posthumously by his son George.
Publications