Jakob Prandtauer

Austrian architect (1660-1726)
Person human Q78710
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Jakob Prandtauer

Summary

Jakob Prandtauer is a human[1]. Born in Stanz bei Landeck[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1660[3]. He died in St. Pölten[4]. He died on September 16, 1726[5]. He worked as an architect[6], sculptor[7], plasterer[8], and general contractor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Stanz bei Landeck[2], Jakob Prandtauer…
  • Jakob Prandtauer died in St. Pölten[4].
  • Jakob Prandtauer was born on January 1, 1660[3].
  • Jakob Prandtauer was born on June 6, 1660[11].
  • Jakob Prandtauer died on September 16, 1726[5].
  • Jakob Prandtauer is buried at St. Pölten dome[12].
  • Jakob Prandtauer held citizenship in Austria[13].
  • Jakob Prandtauer's professions included architect[6].
  • Jakob Prandtauer's professions included sculptor[7].
  • Jakob Prandtauer worked as a plasterer[8].
  • Jakob Prandtauer worked as a general contractor[9].
  • Jakob Prandtauer's field of work was baroque architecture[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Jakob Prandtauer is Melk Abbey[15].
  • Jakob Prandtauer is recorded as male[16].
  • Jakob Prandtauer's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Jakob Prandtauer's Commons category is recorded as Jakob Prandtauer[18].
  • Jakob Prandtauer's given name is recorded as Jakob[19].
  • Jakob Prandtauer's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[20].
  • Jakob Prandtauer's described by source is recorded as Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich[21].
  • Jakob Prandtauer's described by source is recorded as Neues allgemeines Künstler-Lexicon[22].
  • Jakob Prandtauer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Jakob Prandtauer's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Jakob Prandtauer'}[24].
  • Jakob Prandtauer's date of baptism is recorded as July 16, 1660[25].
  • Jakob Prandtauer's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Jakob Prandtauer's place of birth was Stanz bei Landeck[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1660[3] and June 6, 1660[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6], sculptor[7], plasterer[8], and general contractor[9]. Jakob Prandtauer's field of work was baroque architecture[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Jakob Prandtauer is Melk Abbey[15]. Things named for him include Jakob Prandtauer Prize[27], an award[28], in Austria[29].

Death and Burial

Jakob Prandtauer died on September 16, 1726[5]. He passed away in St. Pölten[4]. He is buried at St. Pölten dome[12].

Why It Matters

Jakob Prandtauer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Entities named for him include Jakob Prandtauer Prize[27], an award[28], in Austria[29].

FAQs

Where was Jakob Prandtauer born?

Born in Stanz bei Landeck[2], Jakob Prandtauer…

Where did Jakob Prandtauer die?

Jakob Prandtauer died in St. Pölten[4].

What did Jakob Prandtauer do for work?

Jakob Prandtauer worked as architect[6], sculptor[7], plasterer[8], and general contractor[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . archINFORM. wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Prandauer, Jacob (BLKÖ). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Prandauer, Jacob (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [27] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of burial St. Pölten dome
    Notable work Melk Abbey
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    Instance of human
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