Birthdate: January 6, 1861
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Ghent, Province of East Flanders, Belgium
Died: September 8, 1947
Victor Horta was a renowned Belgian architect and designer, considered a pioneer of the Art Nouveau movement. His innovative designs featuring curving vegetal forms and open floor plans influenced modern architecture development. Notable works include the Hôtel Tassel, Maison du Peuple, and Brussels’ Centre for Fine Arts. Despite later career shifts towards formal and geometric styles, Horta’s architectural legacy lives on, with some of his buildings designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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