Carl Fredrik Adelcrantz

Carl Fredrik Adelcrantz (1716–1796) was a Swedish architect, restorer and politician.

Also recorded as Carl Fredric Adelcrantz; Karl Fredrik Adelcrantz; Carl Fredric, friherre Adelcrantz; C. F. Adelcrantz.

Overview

Born at Stockholm in 1716, died at Stockholm in 1796.

In detail

Carl Fredrik Adelcrantz studied at Uppsala University. the recorded working language is Swedish.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Stockholm. Positions recorded include member of the Riksdag of the Estates and director. Membership is recorded of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts and Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities.

Works named in the authority record are Sturehov Manor, Drottningholm Palace Theatre, Adolf Fredrik Church, Gustavianska operan, Chinese Pavilion at Drottningholm and Fredrikshovs slott.

Work by Carl Fredrik Adelcrantz is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum and Swedish Centre for Architecture and Design.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the Polar Star.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Carl Fredrik Adelcrantz”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1037921: Carl Fredrik Adelcrantz

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