Albert Désiré Barre, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Albert Désiré Barre

French artist and engraver

Date of Birth: 06-May-1818

Place of Birth: Paris, Île-de-France, France

Date of Death: 29-Dec-1878

Profession: painter, medallist, postage stamp designer

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Albert Désiré Barre (Paris 6 May 1818 – 29 December 1878), was a French engraver, medalist, and the 18th Chief Engraver of the Paris Mint from 27 February 1855 to his death.
He was the son of Jacques-Jean Barre who preceded him as the Chief Engraver.
His brother Jean-Auguste Barre, a French sculptor and medalist, succeeded him as Chief Engraver after his death in Paris.