About Harry Elte
Lived 1880 – 1944 (aged 63). Harry Elte was a Dutch architect and cabinetmaker.
Harry Elte (born with the name Hartog Elte, Amsterdam, 3 September 1880 – Theresienstadt, 1 April 1944) was a Jewish-Dutch architect. His style is that of the Amsterdam School.
Elte was educated by Berlage. He designed several synagogues and villa's in the Netherlands, as well as a football stadium. For his parents, he designed grave stones on the Jewish cemetery of Muiderberg.
During World War II he was deported and died in the Theresienstadt concentration camp.
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Who was Harry Elte?
Dutch architect (1880-1944)
When was Harry Elte born?
Harry Elte was born on 3 September 1880 in Amsterdam.
When did Harry Elte die?
Harry Elte died on 1 April 1944 in Theresienstadt concentration camp.
What was Harry Elte's occupation?
Harry Elte was an architect and cabinetmaker.
What nationality was Harry Elte?
Harry Elte was Dutch.
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