Christoph Dientzenhofer
Christoph Dientzenhofer (Kryštof Dientzenhofer; 7 July 1655 in St. Margarethen – 20 June 1722 in Prague) was a Bavarian architect of South-German, Austrian and Bohemian Baroque. He was a member of the famous Dientzenhofer family of architects, and the father of Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer. • Illustration — Church of St.
Also recorded as Krystoff Dientzenhofer · Christoph, I Dientzenhofer · Kryštof Dienztenhofer · Kryštof Dientzenhofer
Christoph Dientzenhofer
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- Holy Roman Empire · Habsburg monarchy
- Occupation
- architect · general contractor
- Known for
- All Saints church · Church of Saint Michael · Poor Clares convent in Cheb
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Christoph Dientzenhofer (Kryštof Dientzenhofer; 7 July 1655 in St. Margarethen – 20 June 1722 in Prague) was a Bavarian architect of South-German, Austrian and Bohemian Baroque. He was a member of the famous Dientzenhofer family of architects, and the father of Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer. • Illustration — Church of St.
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Nicholas in Prague Among his works are the Church of St. Nicholas (1703–1711, later completed by his son) and the Břevnov Monastery (1708–1721) in Prague, Church of St. Clare in Cheb (1708–1711). Some of his works are difficult to identify, due to the lack of documentation.
The authorities additionally record the headings Krystoff Dientzenhofer, Christoph, I Dientzenhofer, Kryštof Dienztenhofer, Kryštof Dientzenhofer and Krištof Dientzenhofer. His recorded language was German. 2 children are recorded: Kilián Ignaz Dientzenhofer and Jindřich Dientzenhofer.
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1655
Christoph Dientzenhofer born at Sankt Margaretha.
1722
Christoph Dientzenhofer died on 20 June 1722.
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Work and production. Works recorded as notable number 3: All Saints church, Church of Saint Michael and Poor Clares convent in Cheb.
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