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Lauritz de Thurah

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Danish architect (1706-1759)

ArchitectsLived 1706 to 1759 · aged 53
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Laurids Lauridsen de Thurah, known as Lauritz de Thurah, was a Danish architect and architectural writer. He became the most important Danish architect of the late baroque period.

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Hirschholm as illustrated in J. P. Trap: Kongeriget Danmark 2nd edition, 1872Hirschholm as illustrated in J. P. Trap: Kongeriget Danmark 2nd edition, 1872Thurah's own house at 25 Amaliegade in Copenhagen, built to his own design in 1755-57Thurah's own house at 25 Amaliegade in Copenhagen, built to his own design in 1755-57Plaque in Trinitatis Church, Copenhagen.Plaque in Trinitatis Church, Copenhagen.Yellow Palace in Roskilde, housing the Museum of Contemporary ArtYellow Palace in Roskilde, housing the Museum of Contemporary Art

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Laurids Lauridsen de Thurah, known as Lauritz de Thurah, was a Danish architect and architectural writer. He became the most important Danish architect of the late baroque period. As an architectural writer and historian he made a vital contribution to the understanding of both Denmark's architectural heritage and building construction in his day.

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Architects
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Architect
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Lived 1706 to 1759 · aged 53
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