Ludvig Knudsen

Ludvig Knudsen
Born August 18, 1843
Copenhagen, Denmark
Died March 16, 1924 (aged 80)
Copenhagen, Denmark
Nationality Danish
Occupation Architect
Buildings St. Stephen's Church, Copenhagen

Ludvig Harald Knudsen (18 August 1843 – 16 March 1924) was a Historicist Danish architect. He mainly designed churches, including St. Stephen's Church in Copenhagen's Nørrebro district.

Biography

Ludvig Knudsen was born on 18 August 1843 in Copenhagen. He apprenticed as a carpenter and was then admitted to the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in 1860 where he studied under Gustav Friedrich Hetsch. After his graduation in 1869, he worked for both Christian Hansen and Ferdinand Meldahl. In 1871 he assumed a position as Building Inspector in Copenhagen.

He designed a number of churches as well as various other sacral buildings. He was also responsible for the restoration of the Reformed Church and the Garrison Church in Copenhagen.[1]

Selected buildings

Gallery

See also

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References

  1. "Garnisons Kirke". Gernisons Kirke. Retrieved 2010-12-30.