Henri Maquet Explained

Henri Maquet (in French pronounced as /ɑ̃ʁi makɛ/; 30 August 1839  - 27 November 1909) was a Belgian architect, best known for his work for King Leopold II of Belgium.

Born in Brussels, Maquet trained in Liege, at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, then worked in the office of Hendrik Beyaert. His work includes:

• , Ostend, 1900-1903
• Royal Military Academy, Avenue de la Renaissance, with Henri Van Dievoet, circa 1900
• Completion of the Royal Palace of Brussels, 1904
• Work at the Brussels Park, 1907