John Ostell

Anglo-Canadian architect, surveyor and manufacturer
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Summary

John Ostell was born on August 7, 1813[1], in London[2]. He died on April 6, 1892[3], in Montreal[4]. He worked as an architect[5].

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery[6]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[7]
  • Notable work: Église Notre-Dame-de-Grâce de Montréal[8]
  • Sex or gender: male[9]
  • Movement: Greek Revival architecture[10]
  • Family name: Ostell[11]
  • Given name: John[12]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[13]
  • Artist files at: Université du Québec à Montréal[14]

FAQs

Where was John Ostell born?

John Ostell's place of birth was London[2].

Where did John Ostell die?

John Ostell passed away in Montreal[4].

What did John Ostell do for work?

John Ostell worked as an architect[5].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] ↑ . Biographical Dictionary of Architects in Canada 1800-1950. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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