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Frans-Andries aka François André or Franciscus Andreas Durlet, (11 July 1816 – 2 March 1867) was a Belgian architect, sculptor and printmaker.

Frans-Andries Durlet
Born	(1816-07-11)11 July 1816 Antwerp
Died	2 March 1867(1867-03-02) (aged 50) Antwerp
Nationality	Belgian
Education	Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp
Known for	architecture, sculpture, printmaking

Durlet was born and died in Antwerp. He taught at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp and was a founding restorer of its Steen Museum. Pierre Cuypers was one of his students. He led the restoration works of the Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp and designed its choir stalls. He is considered a patron of Belgium's Gothic Revival architecture. The Durletstraat (Durlet street) in his native city is named in honor of him.

Durlet was married to Jeanne Steveniers (1826–1900). His son Frans (1855–1931) was also an architect, and his grandson Emmanuel became a well-known pianist and composer.[1]

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Frans-Andries, auch François André oder Franciscus Andreas Durlet, (* 11. Juli 1816 in Antwerpen; † 2. März 1867 ebenda) war ein belgischer Architekt, Bildhauer und Grafiker.

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