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Herman Major Backer

Norwegian architect (1856-1932) · Norway · On the map · Architects · Died at 75

Herman Major Backer was a Norwegian architect. He is best known for having designed many luxury houses, grand public buildings, and business buildings, as well as hotels and churches. Backer was very productive and was one of the leading architects in Norway in the decades around 1900.

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His son Lars Backer was later one of Norway's leading functionalist architects.

Country
Norway
Category
Architects
Type
Architect
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1856 to 1932 · aged 75