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Christian Frederik Hansen

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Danish architect

ArchitectsLived 1756 to 1845 · aged 89
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Christian Frederik Hansen, known as C. F. Hansen, was the leading Danish architect between the late 18th century and the mid 19th century, and on account of his position at the Royal Danish Academy of Art the most powerful person in artistic circles for many years.

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Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog
Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog
Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog
commander of the Order of the Dannebrog

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Architects born in the 1750s 6

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Christian Frederik Hansen, known as C. F. Hansen, was the leading Danish architect between the late 18th century and the mid 19th century, and on account of his position at the Royal Danish Academy of Art the most powerful person in artistic circles for many years. He was known as "Denmark’s Palladio" on account of the architectural style he promoted. His buildings are known for their simplicity, strength and scale.

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Architects
Type
Architect
Status
deceased
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Lived 1756 to 1845 · aged 89
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