Karl Friedrich Schinkel

Prussian architect, city planner and painter (1781–1841)
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Karl Friedrich Schinkel
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Summary

Karl Friedrich Schinkel is a human[1]. He was born in Neuruppin[2]. He was born on March 13, 1781[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on October 9, 1841[5]. He worked as an architect[6], painter[7], urban planner[8], university teacher[9], and general contractor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,648 views/month, #7,171 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Neuruppin[2].
  • Karl Friedrich Schinkel died in Berlin[4].
  • Karl Friedrich Schinkel was born on March 13, 1781[3].
  • Karl Friedrich Schinkel was born on January 13, 1781[12].
  • Karl Friedrich Schinkel died on October 9, 1841[5].
  • Karl Friedrich Schinkel is buried at Dorotheenstadt Cemetery[13].
  • Karl Friedrich Schinkel's father was Cuno Christian Schinkel[14].
  • Karl Friedrich Schinkel was married to Susanne Schinkel[15].
  • A child of Karl Friedrich Schinkel was Elisabeth von Wolzogen[16].
  • Karl Friedrich Schinkel held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[17].
  • Karl Friedrich Schinkel's professions included architect[6].
  • Karl Friedrich Schinkel worked as a painter[7].
  • Karl Friedrich Schinkel's professions included urban planner[8].
  • Karl Friedrich Schinkel's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Karl Friedrich Schinkel worked as a general contractor[10].
  • Karl Friedrich Schinkel worked as a graphic artist[18].
  • Karl Friedrich Schinkel's field of work was architecture[19].
  • Karl Friedrich Schinkel was educated at Bauakademie[20].
  • Karl Friedrich Schinkel was educated at Evangelisches Gymnasium zum Grauen Kloster[21].
  • A notable student of Karl Friedrich Schinkel was Friedrich Ludwig Persius[22].
  • A notable student of Karl Friedrich Schinkel was Ditlev Martens[23].
  • A notable student of Karl Friedrich Schinkel was Adolf Lohse[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Karl Friedrich Schinkel is Glienicke Palace[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Karl Friedrich Schinkel is Alte Nazarethkirche (Berlin-Wedding)[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Karl Friedrich Schinkel is Elisabethkirche, Berlin-Mitte[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: DE[29]

  • Began / founded: 1781-03-13[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1841-10-09[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 7f1f3363-4ed7-4281-9a0d-af4dade047a5[32]

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Origins and Family

Karl Friedrich Schinkel was born in Neuruppin[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 13, 1781[3] and January 13, 1781[12]. His father was Cuno Christian Schinkel[14].

Education

Educated at Bauakademie[20], a destroyed building or structure[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1799[35] and Evangelisches Gymnasium zum Grauen Kloster[21], a gymnasium[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1949[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6], painter[7], urban planner[8], university teacher[9], general contractor[10], and graphic artist[18]. Karl Friedrich Schinkel's field of work was architecture[19]. Notable students include Friedrich Ludwig Persius[22], Ditlev Martens[23], and Adolf Lohse[24].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Glienicke Palace[25], a palace[39], in Germany[40]; Alte Nazarethkirche (Berlin-Wedding)[26], a church building[41], in Germany[42], founded in 1835[43]; Elisabethkirche, Berlin-Mitte[27], a church building[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1835[46]; Schlossbrücke[47], a stone bridge[48], in Germany[49], founded in 1824[50]; Charlottenhof Palace[51], a palace[52], in Germany[53], founded in 1826[54]; and Iron Cross[55]. Things named for Karl Friedrich Schinkel include Schinkelplatz[56] and 5297 Schinkel[57].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[58], a grade of an order[59], in Prussia[60]; Commander of the Order of the Redeemer[61], a grade of an order[62], in Greece[63], founded in 1833[64]; Order of the White Falcon[65], an order[66], in Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach[67], founded in 1732[68]; Knight Officer of the Order of the Polar Star[69], a grade of an order[70], in Sweden[71]; commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[72], a Ordensklasse[73], in Denmark[74]; and Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class[75], a grade of an order[76], in Prussia[77].

Personal Life

Karl Friedrich Schinkel was married to Susanne Schinkel[15]. A child of him was Elisabeth von Wolzogen[16].

Death and Burial

Karl Friedrich Schinkel died on October 9, 1841[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He is buried at Dorotheenstadt Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Karl Friedrich Schinkel ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,648 views/month, #7,171 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[78] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[79]

Entities named for him include Schinkelplatz[56] and 5297 Schinkel[57].

FAQs

Where was Karl Friedrich Schinkel born?

Karl Friedrich Schinkel's place of birth was Neuruppin[2].

Where did Karl Friedrich Schinkel die?

Karl Friedrich Schinkel died in Berlin[4].

Who were Karl Friedrich Schinkel's parents?

Karl Friedrich Schinkel's father was Cuno Christian Schinkel[14].

Who was Karl Friedrich Schinkel married to?

Karl Friedrich Schinkel's spouses include Susanne Schinkel[15].

What did Karl Friedrich Schinkel do for work?

Karl Friedrich Schinkel worked as architect[6], painter[7], urban planner[8], university teacher[9], and general contractor[10].

Where did Karl Friedrich Schinkel go to school?

Karl Friedrich Schinkel was educated at Bauakademie[20] and Evangelisches Gymnasium zum Grauen Kloster[21].

What awards did Karl Friedrich Schinkel receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[58], Commander of the Order of the Redeemer[61], Order of the White Falcon[65], and Knight Officer of the Order of the Polar Star[69].

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