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  1. Pierre "Peter" Charles L'Enfant (French: [pjɛʁ ʃɑʁl lɑ̃fɑ̃]; August 2, 1754 – June 14, 1825) was a French-American artist, professor, and military engineer who in 1791 designed the baroque styled plan for Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States.

  2. L'Enfant (English: The Child) is a 2005 Belgian film directed by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne, starring Jérémie Renier and Déborah François. The film was released under its French title in the US, and as The Child in the UK.

  3. The L'Enfant Plan for the city of Washington is the urban plan developed in 1791 by Major Pierre (Peter) Charles L'Enfant for George Washington, the first president of the United States. [2] [4] It is regarded as one of the most amazing urban design plans in the world and has inspired plans for other world capitals such as Brasilia , New Delhi ...

  4. Jun 10, 2024 · Pierre Charles L’Enfant (born August 2, 1754, Paris, France—died June 14, 1825, Prince George’s county, Maryland, U.S.) was a French-born American engineer, architect, and urban designer who designed the basic plan for Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States.

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  5. Apr 30, 2008 · Learn how a Frenchman's vision became the design of the American capital city, with wide avenues, public squares and inspiring buildings. Discover the challenges and changes that shaped the National Mall and the city's history.

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    • Kenneth R. Fletcher
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  7. Pierre-Charles L’Enfant was a French-born American soldier, engineer, architect, and city planner. He designed the basic plan for Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States. His unusual design of the U.S. capital is still admired today.

  8. L'Enfant, a groundbreaking drama from award-winning filmmakers Jean Paul and Luc Dardenne, takes us deep into the life of Bruno (Jérémie Renier), a down-and-out petty thief who reaches rock ...