Heinrich Viktor von Segesser
Swiss architect, restorer and divisional colonel (1843-1900)
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Summary
Heinrich Viktor von Segesser was born on August 17, 1843[1], in Lucerne[2]. He died on November 28, 1900[3], in Cham[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5], architect[6], and restorer[7]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]
Key Facts
- Place of death: St. Andrew's Castle (castle complex with outbuildings, chapel and park[9]
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[10]
- Field of work: master builder[11]
- Position held: commandant[12], Q112626437[13]
- Educated at: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[14]
- Notable work: Grand Hotel National[15], St. Jakob Battle chapel[16], A Pro Castle[17], St. Andrew's Castle (castle complex with outbuildings, chapel and park[18], Tell's Chappel (Hohle Gasse)[19], Crivelli Chapel[20]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[21]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[22], Catholicism[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Family: Segesser von Brunegg[25]
- Commons category: Heinrich Viktor von Segesser (Segesser von Brunegg)[26]
- Military, police or special rank: Q131258301[27], sub-lieutenant[28], captain[29], major[30], lieutenant colonel[31]
- Family name: von Segesser[32], Segesser von Brunegg[33]
- Given name: Heinrich[34], Viktor[35]
- Academic major: architecture[36], art history[37]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Lucerne[38]
- Partner in business or sport: Henry Berthold von Fischer[39]
- Described by source: Kurze Lebens-Notizen zu der Portrait-Gallerie merkwürdiger Luzerner auf der Bürgerbibliothek in Luzern[40], Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[42]
- Number of children: 1[43]
- Social classification: nobility[44]
- Date of burial or cremation: November 30, 1900[45]
FAQs
Where was Heinrich Viktor von Segesser born?
Heinrich Viktor von Segesser's place of birth was Lucerne[2].
Where did Heinrich Viktor von Segesser die?
Heinrich Viktor von Segesser passed away in Cham[4].
What did Heinrich Viktor von Segesser do for work?
Heinrich Viktor von Segesser worked as a military personnel[5], architect[6], and restorer[7].
Where did Heinrich Viktor von Segesser go to school?
Heinrich Viktor von Segesser was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[14].
What awards did Heinrich Viktor von Segesser receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[21].