Jakob Prandtauer

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Jakob Prandtauer-monument in St. Pölten

Jakob Prandtauer (baptized in Stanz bei Landeck (Tyrol) on 16 July 1660; died in Sankt Pölten on 16 September 1726) was an Austrian Baroque architect.

Trained as a stonemason rather than as an architect, he designed and supervised the construction of the church of Melk Abbey, in Melk, Lower Austria. He was the uncle of Josef Munggenast, who inherited his business and continued his style.

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Melk Abbey Church

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Name	Prandtauer, Jakob
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Short description	Austrian architect
Date of birth	1660
Place of birth
Date of death	1726
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