Joseph Poelaert | |
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| Born | 21 March 1817 Brussels, Belgium |
| Died | 3 November 1879 (aged 62) Brussels, Belgium |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Buildings | Palace of Justice of Brussels Church of Our Lady of Laeken |
Joseph Poelaert (21 March 1817 – 3 November 1879) was a Belgian architect. He was entrusted with important projects in Brussels, such as Saint Catherine's Church, the Church of Our Lady of Laeken, the Congress Column, the Royal Theatre of la Monnaie and above all, the Palace of Justice. He was also the great-uncle of the architect Henri Van Dievoet.