Carl Gangolf Kayser
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Carl Gangolf Kayser (*February 12, 1837 in Vienna; † September 2, 1895) was Architect of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico
Carl Gangolf Kayser studied architecture in Vienna and Munich. He was a student of Friedrich von Schmidt and specialised in medieval and Gothic revival architecture. 1864 he was appointed court architect by emperor Maximilian of Mexico. After arriving in Mexico city he planned the reconstruction of Palacio Nacional and Chapultepec Castle.
After the end of the Mexican Empire 1867 he returned back to Austria. Here he reconstructed several medieval castles like Kreuzenstein, Hardegg or Liechtenstein Castle near Vienna.
[edit] Selected works
- Plans for Chapultepec Castle
- Kreuzenstein Castle
- Hardegg Castle
- Liechtenstein Castle
[edit] Gallery
 Kreuzenstein Castle, Austria |
 Hardegg Castle, Austria |
[edit] References
- Ratz, Konrad. Maximilian und Juarez Band I. Akademische Druck- und Verlagsanstalt, 306. ISBN 3-201-01679-9.
- Drewes (1980). Projekte Carl Gangolf Kaysers für Kaiser Maximilian von Mexico. Arx 3-4.
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| NAME | Kayser, Carl Gangolf |
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| DATE OF BIRTH | 1837-2-12 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Vienna, Austria |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1895-9-2 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | Vienna, Austria |
