Édouard Jules Corroyer: Architect of Medieval Revival Édouard Jules Corroyer (14 September 1835, Amiens – 30 January 1904, Paris) was a French architect and restorer whose legacy rests primarily on his unwavering dedication to preserving and reimagining medieval architecture—a pursuit that cemented him as one of the foremost figures in the burgeoning field of Gothic Revival. Born into a family steeped in craftsmanship—his father a carpenter and grandfather a slater—Corroyer’s formative years instilled within him an appreciation for tangible skill and meticulous attention to detail, qualities…