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Simon Vollant
Treasurer (argentier) of the city of Lille · Ennobled in 1685
Simon Vollant (Lille, 1622-1696) is one of the builders of French Lille. An architect, military engineer and fortifications contractor, he worked from 1667-1670 alongside Vauban on the citadel and the new enceinte, after the city was taken by Louis XIV. Treasurer (argentier) of the city and ennobled in 1685, he designed the Porte de Paris, a triumphal arch erected from 1685-1686 to the glory of the king, and took part in the urbanisation of the Saint-André district and the rang de Beauregard. His son Jean Vollant in turn became an engineer of the king's armies.
Birth1er février 1622, Lille
Death30 mai 1696, Lille
RoleTreasurer (argentier) of the city of Lille · Ennobled in 1685
Era17th century
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1667-1670
Took part in the works on the citadel and fortifications of Lille after the French conquest.
1685
Ennobled.
1685-1692
Construction of the Porte de Paris in Lille to his plans.
1696
Died in Lille.
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