Francesco Saverio Cavallari

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Façade of the Academia de San Carlos
Parque Lira - Entrance arch

Francesco Saverio Cavallari (Palermo, 1809 or 2 March 1810[1]–1896), also known in Mexico as Javier Cavallari, was an architect, professor, painter and archeologist. He was active in Mexico City between 1857 and 1864.[2]

Cavallari was born in Palermo but obtained a degree from the University of Gottingen. He became an art professor at University of Palermo,[1] then at the Accademia di Belle Arti of Milan before becoming director of the Academia de San Carlos in Mexico City. He designed its present façade. He also designed the entrance arch at Parque Lira park.[3]

He received membership in many archeologic and architectural societies across Europe.

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  1. ^ Jump up to: a b Mira, Giuseppe M. Bibliografia Siciliana. Volume I A-L. Palermo: Tipografia GB Gaudiano. doi:10.5962/bhl.title.48631. |volume= has extra text (help)
  2. ^ Francisco Vidargas, Mario Sartor (curator), "Dos architectos de transición: Cavallari y Boari", Artisti italiani in America latina. Presenze, contatti, commerzi, no. 63/1997, pp. 73-89
  3. ^ "Tacubaya", Mexico Desconocido
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