Jean-Louis Pascal was an academic French architect. He was born on June 4, 1837 in Paris, France. He was appointed architect of the National Library of France in 1875 in the death of Henri Labrouste (1875-1912). He was appointed architect of the National Library of France in 1875 in the death of Henri Labrouste (1875-1912). It also assumes the Valencia diocesan architect of functions from 1875 and Avignon from 1888. His other major work includes many monuments and memorial throughout France, the residence and studio of French painter William-Adolphe Bouguereau, 75 rue Notre-Dame-des-Champs, Paris, finished in 1868, and the tomb of Jules Michelet at Père Lachaise Cemetery in 1893. In 1914 Pascal was awarded both the American AIA Gold Medal in 1914 and the Royal Gold Medal of the Royal Institute of British Architects. He died in Paris.