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Hans Jørgen Holm

1835 – 1916

Danish architect

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Lived 1835 – 1916 (aged 81). Hans Jørgen Holm was a Danish architect.

Hans Jørgen Holm (9 May 1835 – 22 July 1916) was a Danish architect. A pupil of Johan Daniel Herholdt, he became a professor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and a leading Danish proponent of the National Romantic style.

Biography Holm was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. He was the son of Carl Jacob Holm and Johanne Henriette f. Kierulf.

He studied at the city's College of Advanced Technology before being admitted to the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, where he graduated in 1855. In the same time he worked for Gustav Friederich Hetsch and Johan Daniel Herholdt.

From 1866 to 1879, he was an assistant teaching architectural art at the architectural school and at the model school 1867–70. From 1883 to 1908, he was professor at the architectural school. In 1872–73, he was a building inspector in the City of Copenhagen. From 1883 to 1908, he was a professor at the Royal Danish Academy. He served as the architect of Roskilde Cathedral from 1898 to 1915.

He died during 1916 in Ordrup and was buried at Vestre Kirkegård in Copenhagen.

Published works Tegninger af ældre nordisk Arkitektur (1872–84) Studierejser af Kunstakademiets Elever I-II (1873–87)

Selected works Diakonissestiftelsen, the first three wings (1873–76) Rysensteen Gymnasium, then Tietgensgades School, Copenhagen (1885–86) Cattle Market (1885–86) with slaughterhouses (1887), Brown Meatpacking District, Copenhagen Vestre Cemetery, Copenhagen (1883-) Northern Chapel, Vestre Cemetery (1892) Southern Chapel, now the focal point of the Crossroads Project, Vestre Cemetery (1905) Museum of Geology, Copenhagen (1888–93) Skive Church, Skive (1896–98) Royal Danish Library, Slotsholmen, Copenhagen (1898–1906)

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Occupation
Nationality
Education
Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Den Polytekniske Læreanstalt
Awards
Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog; Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog
Also known as
Hans J. Holm

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hans Jørgen Holm?

Danish architect (1835–1916)

When was Hans Jørgen Holm born?

Hans Jørgen Holm was born on 9 May 1835 in Copenhagen.

When did Hans Jørgen Holm die?

Hans Jørgen Holm died on 22 July 1916 in Ordrup.

What was Hans Jørgen Holm's occupation?

Hans Jørgen Holm was an architect.

What nationality was Hans Jørgen Holm?

Hans Jørgen Holm was Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hans Jørgen Holm

· Wikidata: Q3359366

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