Born on November 6: Jean Louis Charles Garnier

French architect Jean Louis Charles Garnier was born on November 6, 1825. Inspired by Roman pageantry, Garnier wanted his buildings to have drama and spectacle. When he designed the Opéra in Paris, Garnier combined classical ideas with over-the-top ornamentation.

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