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1709 In Architecture
The year 1709 in architecture involved some significant events. Buildings and structures Buildings * In Prague, Hradec Králové, the Bishop's residence, one of the most elaborate baroque buildings in the city, is begun (completed in 1716). * In Vienna, the Theater am Kärntnertor, designed by Antonio Beduzzi, is built. * In Nantucket, the Woodbox Inn is built by Captain George Bunker. * In Nara, Japan, the Tōdai-ji Temple is rebuilt to its current aspect (first built in 709). * In China, the Chengqi Lou Fujian ''tulou'' is built. Births * April 25 – Carl Johan Cronstedt, Swedish architect and inventor (died 1779) * June 4? – Johann Gottfried Rosenberg, German-Danish rococo architect (died 1776) * Johan Christian Conradi, German-Danish master builder and architect (died 1779) * Thomas Ivory, English builder and architect working in Norwich (died 1779) * Approximate date – John Phillips, English master carpenter, builder and architect (died 1775) Deaths * August ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carl Johan Cronstedt
Carl Johan Cronstedt (25 April 1709 – 9 November 1779) was a Swedish architect, inventor, count, noble, civil servant, scientist and bibliophile.Quinn, p. 52 Biography Cronstedt was the son of Jakob Cronstedt (Olderman) and Margareta Beata Grundel. He was born in 1709 in Stockholm, Sweden. He married Countess Eva Margareta Lagerberg in 1744. Cronstedt became a pupil of Christopher Polhem in 1729 and in 1733 was his apprentice. He studied civil engineering under Carl Hårleman and in 1743 became his successor as superintendent, a post he held to 1767. He carried out work at the following: * Drottningholm Palace in the 1740s following Hårleman's architectial drawings. * Maria Magdalena Church restoration in Stockholm after the 1759 fire. * Construction of the new Amiralitetskyrkan in Karlskrona in 1760. * Involved in the construction of Drottningholmsteatern 1764 to 1765. * various town plans and park designs, including the town plan for Kasko in 1765. * drawings for Saint ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1709 Works
Seventeen or 17 may refer to: *17 (number), the natural number following 16 and preceding 18 * one of the years 17 BC, AD 17, 1917, 2017 Literature Magazines * ''Seventeen'' (American magazine), an American magazine * ''Seventeen'' (Japanese magazine), a Japanese magazine Novels * ''Seventeen'' (Tarkington novel), a 1916 novel by Booth Tarkington *''Seventeen'' (''Sebuntiin''), a 1961 novel by Kenzaburō Ōe * ''Seventeen'' (Serafin novel), a 2004 novel by Shan Serafin Stage and screen Film * ''Seventeen'' (1916 film), an American silent comedy film *''Number Seventeen'', a 1932 film directed by Alfred Hitchcock * ''Seventeen'' (1940 film), an American comedy film *''Eric Soya's '17''' (Danish: ''Sytten''), a 1965 Danish comedy film * ''Seventeen'' (1985 film), a documentary film * ''17 Again'' (film), a 2009 film whose working title was ''17'' * ''Seventeen'' (2019 film), a Spanish drama film Television * ''Seventeen'' (TV drama), a 1994 UK dramatic short starring Christi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1642 In Architecture
__TOC__ Buildings and structures Buildings * The Taj Mahal in Agra, India, is under construction, probably by Ustad Ahmad Lahori, to a commission by Shah Jahan. The mosque and ''jawab'' in the complex are completed in 1643. * 1640 ** Børsen in Copenhagen, designed by Lorentz and Hans van Steenwinckel the Younger and begun in 1619, is completed. ** 59–60 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London (later known as Lindsey House), probably designed by Inigo Jones and begun about 1638, is completed. '': volume 3: St Giles-in-the-Fields, pt I: Lincoln's Inn Fields'' (1912), pp. 96–103. Retrieved 2015-03-17. ** ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrea Pozzo
Andrea Pozzo (; Latinized version: ''Andreas Puteus''; 30 November 1642 – 31 August 1709) was an Italian Jesuit brother, Baroque painter, architect, decorator, stage designer, and art theoretician. Pozzo was best known for his grandiose frescoes using the technique of quadratura to create an illusion of three-dimensional space on flat surfaces. His masterpiece is the nave ceiling of the Church of Sant'Ignazio in Rome. Through his techniques, he became one of the most noteworthy figures of the Baroque period. He is also noted for the architectural plans of Ljubljana Cathedral (1700), inspired by the designs of the Jesuit churches Il Gesù and S. Ignazio in Rome. Biography Early years Born in Trento (then under Austrian rule), he studied Humanities at the local Jesuit High School. Showing artistic inclinations he was sent by his father to work with an artist; Pozzo was then 17 years old (in 1659). Judging by aspects of his early style this initial artistic training came probab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
August 31
Events Pre-1600 * 1056 – After a sudden illness a few days previously, Byzantine Empress Theodora dies childless, thus ending the Macedonian dynasty. * 1057 – Abdication of Byzantine Emperor Michael VI Bringas after just one year. * 1218 – Al-Kamil becomes sultan of the Ayyubid dynasty. *1314 – King Haakon V of Norway moves the capital from Bergen to Oslo. * 1422 – King Henry V of England dies of dysentery while in France. His son, Henry VI becomes King of England at the age of nine months. * 1535 – Pope Paul III excommunicates English King Henry VIII from the church. He drew up a papal bull of excommunication which began ''Eius qui immobilis''. 1601–1900 * 1776 – William Livingston, the first Governor of New Jersey, begins serving his first term. * 1795 – War of the First Coalition: The British capture Trincomalee (present-day Sri Lanka) from the Dutch in order to keep it out of French hands. * 1798 – Irish Rebellion: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1775 In Architecture
The year 1775 in architecture involved some significant events. Buildings and structures Buildings * Casino at Marino near Dublin, Ireland, designed by William Chambers is completed at about this date. * Fort Belan commanding the western end of the Menai Strait in Wales completed. * Midford Castle folly in Somerset, England, built to a design by John Carter. * Conygar Tower folly in Somerset, England, built to a design by Richard Phelps. * Bygholm Castle manor house in Denmark built to a design by Andreas Møller. * Hôtel des Monnaies, Paris (mint), designed by Jacques Denis Antoine, is largely completed. * Hôtel Grimod de La Reynière town house in Paris built to a design by Jean-Benoît-Vincent Barré. * The Wick house in Richmond, Surrey, England, built to a design by Robert Mylne. * Bostock Hall in Cheshire, England, rebuilt, probably to a design by Samuel Wyatt. * Ingersley Hall in Cheshire, England built about this date. Births * May 8 – George Gwilt the young ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Phillips (c
John Phillips or Philips may refer to: Academics * John Edward Philips (born 1952), American historian *John Phillips (educator) (1719–1795), American educator and founder of Phillips Exeter Academy * John Phillips (priest) (1879–1947), Welsh schoolmaster, Dean of Monmouth *John Phillips (lawyer), English law professor and head of King's College School of Law Arts and entertainment * John Phillip (poet) (fl. 1561), English poet and dramatist * John Phillips (fl. 1570–1591), English writer and poet *John Phillips (author) (1631–1706), English author and secretary to John Milton *John Philips (1676–1709), British poet *John Phillips (artist) (1808–after 1842), English illustrator and portraitist *John Sanborn Phillips (1861–1949), American writer and founder of ''McClure's Magazine'' *John Phillips (actor) (1914–1995), British actor *John Phillips (photographer) (1914–1996), Algerian-American photographer for ''Life'' magazine *John P. Marquand (a.k.a. John Phillips, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norwich
Norwich () is a cathedral city and district of Norfolk, England, of which it is the county town. Norwich is by the River Wensum, about north-east of London, north of Ipswich and east of Peterborough. As the seat of the See of Norwich, with one of the country's largest medieval cathedrals, it is the largest settlement and has the largest urban area in East Anglia. The population of the Norwich City Council local authority area was estimated to be 144,000 in 2021, which was an increase from 143,135 in 2019. The wider built-up area had a population of 213,166 in 2019. Heritage and status Norwich claims to be the most complete medieval city in the United Kingdom. It includes cobbled streets such as Elm Hill, Timber Hill and Tombland; ancient buildings such as St Andrew's Hall; half-timbered houses such as Dragon Hall, The Guildhall and Strangers' Hall; the Art Nouveau of the 1899 Royal Arcade; many medieval lanes; and the winding River Wensum that flows through the city ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Ivory
Thomas Ivory (1709–1779) was an English builder and architect, active in Norwich. Life Ivory was born in 1709. His early years and education remain obscure. His earliest recorded large commission was in his capacity as a builder and timber merchant at Thrigby Hall in 1735. He bought the freedom of Norwich in 1745 and was appointed carpenter the Great Hospital in the city in 1751. In May 1750 he had put his house in the parish of St Martin-at-Oak for sale. He then leased a piece of land on the west forecourt of the Great Hospital on which he built a substantial residence for himself, into which he moved in 1756. It is now known as St Helen's House. He went on to build the Assembly House (1754), the neighbouring theatre (1757, since destroyed), the Methodist meeting-house in Bishopsgate Street (1752–3), the Octagon Chapel in Colegate (1754–6) and the artillery barracks (1771). He was also responsible for various houses in the city. Between 1767 and 1779, along with t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johan Christian Conradi
Johan Christian Conradi (1709 – 30 September 1779) was a German born, Danish master builder, contractor and architect. Early life and education Conradi was born at Gotha in the Sazon duchy of Saxe-Gotha. He moved to Denmark in 1739 where he was accepted into the masons' guild in 1740. Work as builder In the beginning of his career, Conradi worked as a mason and builder. His first major work as such was Ledreborg (1743–45). In the late 1740s he began routinely working for Niels Eigtved, architect to the Royal Court, executing projects such as the first Royal Danish Theatre at Kongens Nytorv (1748–49, demolished in 1874), Danish Asia Company's warehouse at Asiatisk Plads (1748–50), Christian's Church (1755-64) and the Lindencrone Mansion in Bredgade (1751). Later works include Almindeligt Hospital in Amaliegade which he completed to designs by Nicolas-Henri Jardin in 1760 (demolished in 1892) and maintenance work both on Kongens Bryghus and Børsen (1779). Career as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1776 In Architecture
The year 1776 in architecture involved some significant events. Buildings and structures Buildings * The Landhaus (Dresden), designed by Friedrich August Krubsacius, is completed. * City Hall, Weesp in the Netherlands, designed by Jacob Otten Husly with Leendert Viervant the Younger, is completed. * Rauma Old Town Hall in Finland, designed by Christian Friedrich Schröder, is built. * Hôtel du Châtelet town house in Paris, designed by Mathurin Cherpitel, is built. * Château Malou near Brussels in the Austrian Netherlands is built. * Curtea Nouă palace in Bucharest, Principality of Wallachia, is completed. * New Wardour Castle in Wiltshire, England, designed by James Paine, is built to replace the ruined Wardour Castle. * Woolverstone Hall in Suffolk, England, designed by John Johnson, is built. * The Wenyuan Chamber, an imperial library in the Forbidden City of Beijing, is built. * The Palazzi di S. Apollinare in Rome is extended by Pietro Camporese il Vecchio and Pasq ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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