André Soares
Illustration — Main façade of the Falperra Church, a project by André Soares. Soares Ribeiro da Silva, more commonly known as André Soares (30 November 1720 – 26 November 1769) was a leading Portuguese sculptor and architect active in Northern Portugal during the 18th century. André Soares was born in Braga, most of his work is found in and around this city.
Also recorded as Andre Soares · André Ribeiro Soares da Silva
André Soares
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- Born
- 1720 · Braga.
- Died
- 1769 · Braga.
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Portugal
- Occupation
- architect
- Languages
- Portuguese
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André Soares lived from 1720 to 1769 and was an architect, sculptor and wood sculptor.
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André Soares was born in 1720 in Braga. André Soares died in 1769 in Braga.
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Born at Braga in 1720, died in Braga in 1769.
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Cadeiral do coro (ca 1760-1775).
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Church of Senhora-a-Branca in Braga, Portugal.
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