Christian Frederik Hansen

Architect

1756 – 1845

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Who was Christian Frederik Hansen?

Christian Frederik Hansen, known as C.F. Hansen, was the leading Danish architect between the late 18th century and the mid 19th century, and on account of his position at the Royal Danish Academy of Art the most powerful person in artistic circles for many years. He was known as "Denmark’s Palladio" on account of the architectural style he promoted. His buildings are known for their simplicity, strength and scale.

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Born
Feb 29, 1756
Copenhagen
Also known as
  • C. F. Hansen
Nationality
  • Denmark
Profession
Education
  • Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts
Died
Jul 10, 1845
Copenhagen

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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