About Antti Piimänen
Lived 1712 – 1775 (aged 62–63). Antti Piimänen was a Swedish architect and church builder.
Antti (Anders) Piimänen (1712 in Turku — 16 October 1775 in Turku) was a notable 18th-century Finnish church designer and master builder, considered the originator of the 'long church' (pitkäkirkko) style characteristic of much of the South West and Tavastia regions of Finland.
Piimänen learned his trade before the formal apprenticeship system was implemented in Turku, and was only granted his official master status relatively late, in 1759. as well as Vihti Church, and many others.
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Who was Antti Piimänen?
Finnish churchbuilder
When was Antti Piimänen born?
Antti Piimänen was born in 1712 in Längelmäki.
When did Antti Piimänen die?
Antti Piimänen died on 16 October 1775 in Turku.
What was Antti Piimänen's occupation?
Antti Piimänen was an architect and church builder.
What nationality was Antti Piimänen?
Antti Piimänen was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Antti Piimänen. https://biography.guide/antti-piimanen/
MLA: "Antti Piimänen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/antti-piimanen/.
Chicago: "Antti Piimänen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/antti-piimanen/.
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