Abraham Hirsch (architect)

Abraham Hirsch (19 October 1828 – 11 December 1913) was a French architect operating in Lyon at the end of the nineteenth century.

Hirsch assisted with the plans for the Synagogue of Besançon and under his supervision, the largest group of schools in Lyon was constructed.

Hirsch was born into a Jewish[1] family of embroiderers on 19 October 1828,[2] and attended school at "La Martinière".

[3] As chief architect of the city, he planned many buildings under the support of mayor Antoine Gailleton.

[6][7] He also designed the main courtyard, atrium, reception room and large amphitheatre of the university, which were inaugurated by President Félix Faure on 1 May 1896.