Franz Xaver Zettler
German stained-glass artist and painter
About Franz Xaver Zettler
Lived 1841 – 1916 (aged 74). Franz Xaver Zettler was a German stained-glass artist, painter, councillor of commerce, entrepreneur, bibliophile and glass painter.
Franz Xaver Zettler (1841-1916) was a German stained glass artist.
Early life Zettler was born on 21 August in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, his father, Franz Xaver Zettler, was 27 and his mother, Ursula Oppenrieder, was 28.
Career
He started his own stained glass design company in 1870.
He designed some of the stained glass in the Deutsche Evangelische Christuskirche in Knightsbridge, London in 1904-1905. He designed a window depicting The Crucifixion that today stands in Badin Hall.
Personal life He married Anna Mayer. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 1 daughter.
Death He died on 27 March 1916, in München, Bavaria, at the age of 74, and was buried in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Franz Xaver Zettler?
German stained-glass artist and painter (1841-1916)
When was Franz Xaver Zettler born?
Franz Xaver Zettler was born on 21 August 1841 in Munich.
When did Franz Xaver Zettler die?
Franz Xaver Zettler died on 27 March 1916 in Munich.
What was Franz Xaver Zettler's occupation?
Franz Xaver Zettler was a stained-glass artist, painter, councillor of commerce, entrepreneur, bibliophile and glass painter.
What nationality was Franz Xaver Zettler?
Franz Xaver Zettler was German.
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