Peter Parler

German-Czech architect (1330–1399)
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Peter Parler

Summary

Peter Parler is a human[1]. His place of birth was Schwäbisch Gmünd[2]. He was born on 1330[3]. He died in Prague[4]. He died on July 13, 1399[5]. He worked as an architect[6], sculptor[7], general contractor[8], and carver[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (846 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Peter Parler was born in Schwäbisch Gmünd[2].
  • Peter Parler passed away in Prague[4].
  • Peter Parler was born on 1330[3].
  • Peter Parler died on July 13, 1399[5].
  • Peter Parler died on July 13, 1399[11].
  • Peter Parler is buried at St. Vitus Cathedral[12].
  • Peter Parler's father was Heinrich Parler the Elder[13].
  • A child of Peter Parler was Wenzel Parler[14].
  • A child of Peter Parler was Johann Parler[15].
  • A child of Peter Parler was Paul Parler[16].
  • Peter Parler held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[17].
  • Peter Parler worked as an architect[6].
  • Peter Parler's professions included sculptor[7].
  • Peter Parler's professions included general contractor[8].
  • Peter Parler's professions included carver[9].
  • Peter Parler's field of work was architecture[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Peter Parler is St. Vitus Cathedral[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Peter Parler is Charles Bridge[20].
  • Peter Parler is recorded as male[21].
  • Peter Parler's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Peter Parler's family is recorded as Parler family[23].
  • Peter Parler is associated with the Gothic architecture movement[24].
  • Peter Parler's Commons category is recorded as Peter Parler[25].
  • Peter Parler's archives at is recorded as Architekturmuseum der Technischen Universität München[26].
  • Peter Parler's family name is recorded as Parler[27].

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Origins and Family

Peter Parler was born in Schwäbisch Gmünd[2]. He was born on 1330[3]. His father was Heinrich Parler the Elder[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6], sculptor[7], general contractor[8], and carver[9]. Peter Parler's field of work was architecture[18].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include St. Vitus Cathedral[19], a Catholic cathedral[28], in Czech Republic[29], founded in 1344[30] and Charles Bridge[20], a stone bridge[31], in Czech Republic[32], founded in 1357[33]. Things named for Peter Parler include 6550 Parléř[34], an asteroid[35].

Personal Life

Children include Wenzel Parler[14], a sculptor[36], 1360–1404[37], of Germany[38]; Johann Parler[15], an architect[39], 1360–1405[40], of Germany[41]; and Paul Parler[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 13, 1399[5]. Peter Parler died in Prague[4]. Burial took place at St. Vitus Cathedral[12].

Why It Matters

Peter Parler ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (846 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

Entities named for him include 6550 Parléř[34], an asteroid[35].

FAQs

Where was Peter Parler born?

Born in Schwäbisch Gmünd[2], Peter Parler…

Where did Peter Parler die?

Peter Parler passed away in Prague[4].

Who were Peter Parler's parents?

Peter Parler's father was Heinrich Parler the Elder[13].

What did Peter Parler do for work?

Peter Parler worked as architect[6], sculptor[7], general contractor[8], and carver[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] ↑ . 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. [42] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Trivialist · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 24d ago · Reinheitsgebot · 2026-09-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Archives at → Architekturmuseum der Technischen Universität München
    Child → Wenzel Parler, Johann Parler, Paul Parler
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  3. 7w ago · Rescq · 2026-08-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 16w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → p0205336-Parler-Petr-asi-13321399
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  7. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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