About Johannes Otzen
Lived 1839 – 1911 (aged 71). Johannes Otzen was a German architect, university teacher, counsel and engineer.
Johannes Otzen (8 October 1839 – 8 June 1911) was a German architect, urban planner, architectural theorist and university teacher. He worked mainly in Berlin and Northern Germany. Otzen was involved in urban planning in Berlin.
He built Gothic Revival brick buildings for the Lutheran Church, which were influential throughout Northern Germany.
Notable works
(1868–73, won in a competition in 1867) Bergkirche, Wiesbaden (1876–79) (Holy Cross Church), Berlin-Kreuzberg (1885–88) (1892–94) Ringkirche, Wiesbaden (1892–94)
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Important facts
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Johannes Otzen?
architect (1839-1911)
When was Johannes Otzen born?
Johannes Otzen was born on 8 October 1839 in Thumby.
When did Johannes Otzen die?
Johannes Otzen died on 8 June 1911 in Berlin.
What was Johannes Otzen's occupation?
Johannes Otzen was an architect, university teacher, counsel and engineer.
What nationality was Johannes Otzen?
Johannes Otzen was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johannes Otzen. https://biography.guide/johannes-otzen/
MLA: "Johannes Otzen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johannes-otzen/.
Chicago: "Johannes Otzen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/johannes-otzen/.
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