Johann Wilhelm Krause (architect)
Johann Wilhelm Krause (19 June 1757 – 22 August 1828) was a Baltic German architect. His most notable work was the designing of main building of Tartu University.[1]
He was born in Dittmannsdorf, Germany.[1]
Before 1787 he was in the military service of England. In 1787 he came to Livonia and started to work as a home teacher. In 1803 he was chosen to the professor at the University of Tartu. During the Tartu period he designed several buildings in Tartu.[1]
Works[edit]
- 1803-1809 main building of Tartu University[1]
- Old Anatomical Theatre (1803–1805 its central part, and 1825–1827 its wings)[1]
- 1804-1807 restructuring of the ruins of Tartu Cathedral into the Tartu University Library.[1]
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Further reading[edit]
- Tartu Ülikool ja tema arhitekt Johann Wilhelm Krause – University of Tartu and its Architect Johann Wilhelm Krause; Juhan Maiste, Kadi Polli, Mariann Raisma; Tallinn: Eesti Keele Sihtasutus, 2003
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