About João Antunes
Lived 1643 – 1712 (aged 68–69). João Antunes was an architect and sculptor.
João Antunes (1642–1712) was a Portuguese architect and master mason, considered to be one of the most important architects of Baroque architecture. Antunes served as royal architect during the reign of King Pedro II of Portugal and is responsible for a number of famous landmarks in Lisbon, such as the National Pantheon at Santa Engrácia, and the tomb of Saint Joana, Princess of Portugal.
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Who was João Antunes?
Portuguese architect (1643-1712)
When was João Antunes born?
João Antunes was born in 1643 in Lisbon.
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João Antunes died in 1712 in Lisbon.
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João Antunes was an architect and sculptor.
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João Antunes's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Portugal.
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