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(French-American Military Engineer Who Designed the Basic Plan for Washington, D.C.) Pierre Charles L'Enfant, a French-American artist, professor, and military engineer, is renowned for designing the baroque styled plan for Washington, D.C. in 1791. This influential design, known as the L'Enfant Plan, has inspired the layouts of various world capitals, including Brasilia, New Delhi, and Canberra. Cities such as Detroit, Indianapolis, and Sacramento in the United States have also drawn inspiration from L'Enfant's work for their urban development. His innovative urban planning ideas have left a lasting impact on city layouts and architecture globally.
