Haussmann’s big break was when he came to the attention of emperor Louis Napoleon III in 1853. At this time Napoleon III was looking for for someone to undertake his grand vision to rebuild Paris as a modern capital that was worthy of France. Napoleon found an eager ally in Haussmann and appointed him the prefect of Seine (Of which Paris is a part) in 1853. The two made an efficient team and worked in close collaboration on the project. Haussmann was unswervingly loyal to Napoleon, and Napoleon protected Haussmann from his adversaries.
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