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Hans Meiger von Werde

1450 – 1519

German stonemason, architect and builder

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Lived 1450 – 1519 (aged 68–69). Hans Meiger von Werde was a German architect, stonemason and sculptor.

Hans Meiger of Werde, Hans Hammer or Hans Hammerer, (born between 1440 and 1445; died summer 1519) was a German stonemason, architect and builder of the late Gothic period, most notable for his design and construction of the pulpits at Strasbourg Cathedral (1486–1490) and Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité in Saverne.

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Important facts

Born
1450
Birth century
15th century
Died
1519, Strasbourg
Occupation
Architect, stonemason, sculptor
Nationality
Germany
Also known as
Hans Hammer, Hans Hammerer, Hans Hamer, Hans Meiger von Werder, Hans Meyer

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hans Meiger von Werde?

German stonemason, architect and builder (1450–1519)

When was Hans Meiger von Werde born?

Hans Meiger von Werde was born in 1450.

When did Hans Meiger von Werde die?

Hans Meiger von Werde died in 1519 in Strasbourg.

What was Hans Meiger von Werde's occupation?

Hans Meiger von Werde was an architect, stonemason and sculptor.

What nationality was Hans Meiger von Werde?

Hans Meiger von Werde was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hans Meiger von Werde

· Wikidata: Q20827865

· DBpedia: Hans Meiger of Werde

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