Parler family

Peter Parler

Parler (Czech: Parléř [ˈparlɛːr̝̊]) was a surname of a family of German architects and builders from the 14th century. The family came from Schwäbisch Gmünd, but descendants of Heinrich Parler, the founder of the dynasty, were working in various parts of central Europe, especially in Bohemia. The family name was derived from the German word Parlier, meaning "foreman".

Notable members of the family include:

• Heinrich Parler (c.1300 - c.1370),^[1] also known as Heinrich of Gmünd, founder of the dynasty
  • Michael Parler, son of Heinrich Parler
  • Peter Parler (Czech: Petr Parléř), son of Heinrich, younger brother of Michael
    • Wenzel Parler (Czech: Václav Parléř), son of Peter
    • Johann Parler (Czech: Jan Parléř), son of Peter, younger brother of Wenzel

Other

Asteroid 6550 Parléř, discovered in 1988 by Antonín Mrkos, was named in honour of Peter Parler.

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