Lucindo Espinosa
Lucindo María Espinosa Medina (1871–1945) was a self-taught Colombian builder, architect and cabinetmaker from Pasto, Nariño. He is seen as one of the most important exponents in Republican architecture and Modern architecture in Nariño. He was one of the main architects of the Sanctuary of Las Lajas, one of Colombia's most symbolic architectural works.
Lucindo Espinosa
Lucindo María Esponosa Medina · http: repositorio.unicesmag.edu.co:8080/jspui/bitstream/123456789/32/3/espinosa_y_santacruz_dos_arquitectos_dos_epocas.pdf · Public domain
- Name
- Lucindo Maria Espinosa Medina
- Born
- 1871
- Birthplace
- Pasto, Nariño, Colombia
- Died
- 1945
- Occupation
- Architect
- Nationality
- Colombia
- Known for
- Las Lajas Sanctuary
- Languages
- Spanish
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Lucindo María Espinosa Medina (1871–1945) was a self-taught Colombian builder, architect and cabinetmaker from Pasto, Nariño. He is seen as one of the most important exponents in Republican architecture and Modern architecture in Nariño. He was one of the main architects of the Sanctuary of Las Lajas, one of Colombia's most symbolic architectural works.
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• Name — Lucindo Maria Espinosa Medina • Born — 1871 • Birthplace — Pasto, Nariño, Colombia • Died — 1945 • Citizenship — Colombia • Occupation — Architect • Notable Works — Sanctuary of Las Lajas
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