About Johannes Hültz
Lived 1390 – 1449 (aged 58–59). Johannes Hültz was a German architect.
Johannes Hültz (c 1390, Cologne - 1449, Strasbourg) was a German master builder of the Gothic period.
Believed to have been apprenticed to the Parler family, he succeeded Ulrich von Ensingen as city architect of Strasbourg on the latter's death in 1419. He also designed the spire on the north tower of Strasbourg Cathedral. A city and square are named after him in his birthplace, whilst Strasbourg has an 1846-1847 memorial to him by André Friedrich.
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Who was Johannes Hültz?
German architect (1390–1449)
When was Johannes Hültz born?
Johannes Hültz was born in 1390 in Cologne.
When did Johannes Hültz die?
Johannes Hültz died in 1449 in Strasbourg.
What was Johannes Hültz's occupation?
Johannes Hültz was an architect.
What nationality was Johannes Hültz?
Johannes Hültz was German.
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