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Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Prussian architect, city planner and painter (1781–1841) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Karl Friedrich Schinkel (13 March 1781 – 9 October 1841) was a Prussian architect, city planner and painter who also designed furniture and stage sets. Schinkel was one of the most prominent architects of Germany and designed both Neoclassical and neo-Gothic buildings.[1] His most famous buildings are found in and around Berlin.
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Karl Friedrich Schinkel | |
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![]() Schinkel in 1836: by Carl Joseph Begas | |
Born | (1781-03-13)13 March 1781 |
Died | 9 October 1841(1841-10-09) (aged 60) Berlin, Province of Brandenburg |
Nationality | German |
Occupation(s) | Architect, city planner, painter |
Known for | Neoclassical and Neo-Gothic buildings |
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