Georges-Eugène Haussmann 1809 – 1891

Biography

Georges-Eugène Haussmann was born in Paris on March 27, 1809, and spent his entire life in service to his city. As a French official and politician, he devoted himself to matters of civic importance and governance. Throughout his career, Haussmann worked within the administrative and political structures of nineteenth-century France, contributing to the life of the nation during a transformative era.

Haussmann remained a Parisian throughout his long life, witnessing and participating in the dramatic changes that shaped France during the 1800s. His work as an official and politician placed him at the center of important civic decisions. After eighty-one years of life, he passed away on January 11, 1891, in his native Paris, leaving behind a legacy of public service and commitment to his community.

He was laid to rest in the Grave of Haussmann in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, where his memory continues to be honored. Haussmann’s life spanned nearly the entire nineteenth century, a period of remarkable transformation in France and Europe. His dedication to public service and his deep roots in Parisian life marked him as a figure of his age.