Ferdinand Meldahl

Ferdinand Meldahl (1827–1908) was an architect and politician.

Ferdinand Meldahl in brief

Born
1827
Died
1908
Known for
architect and politician
Place of birth
Frederiksberg
Contents

Overview

Born at Frederiksberg in 1827, died at Copenhagen in 1908.

In detail

Ferdinand Meldahl studied at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. Arnold Krog is recorded as having studied under Ferdinand Meldahl. the recorded working language is Danish.

Employment is recorded with Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. Membership is recorded of Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts.

Works named in the authority record are Old Town Hall (Fredericia), Alnarp Castle and Alþingishúsið.

Work by Ferdinand Meldahl is recorded in the collections of Swedish Centre for Architecture and Design.

Distinctions recorded are Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog, Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Ferdinand Meldahl”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3045120: Ferdinand Meldahl

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