Ole Jonsen Hindrum
Ole Jonsen Hindrum was a Norwegian builder and architect. He was a noted church builder in Trøndelag county, particularly specializing in the rare and unique Y-shaped floor plan. Born around the year 1625 in Hindrem in the prestegjeld of Leksvik in Trøndelag, Norway.
Ole Jonsen Hindrum
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- Name
- Ole Jonsen Hindrum
- Born
- c. 1625
- Birthplace
- Hindrem, Leksvik, Norway
- Place of death
- Trøndelag, Norway
- Nationality
- Norway
- Occupation
- architect
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Ole Jonsen Hindrum was a Norwegian builder and architect. He was a noted church builder in Trøndelag county, particularly specializing in the rare and unique Y-shaped floor plan. Born around the year 1625 in Hindrem in the prestegjeld of Leksvik in Trøndelag, Norway.
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He was active as a church builder during the second half of the 17th century and thus built or participated in the construction of a number of church buildings in Trøndelag. He was also involved in repairs to the spire of the Nidaros Cathedral in 1686, 1687, and 1690.
Horg new and old church in Melhus, Norway
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• Name — Ole Jonsen Hindrum • Born — c. 1625 • Birthplace — Hindrem, Leksvik, Norway • Place of death — Trøndelag, Norway
Works
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• 1649: Oppdal Church • 1651: Meldal Church (burned down in 1981, a copy rebuilt in 1988) • 1653: Hindrum Church (torn down in 1895) • 1654: Vuku Church • 1667: Leksvik Church • 1669: Rennebu Church (Y-shape) • 1670: Horg Church (Y-shape; torn down in 1894) • 1673: Leinstrand Church • 1696: Tydal Church (Y-shape)
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