About Joseph Elsner
Lived 1845 – 1933 (aged 87). Joseph Elsner was a German architect and sculptor.
Interior of Catholic Church St. Nikolaus, Übersee am Chiemsee
Joseph Elsner (29 September 1845 in Schlaney, Silesia – 3 March 1933 in Munich) was a German architect and designer of Historicism (art).
Elsner's work focused mainly on the interior of Catholic churches in Munich, Bavaria, and in his home region, Silesia. His mentor was . In 1876 he married Walburga Hauser (1857–1924). They had 13 children, six of whom died as infants or toddlers.
His son, (1879–1970), was also an architect.
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Who was Joseph Elsner?
German architect
When was Joseph Elsner born?
Joseph Elsner was born on 29 September 1845 in Słone (Kudowa-Zdrój).
When did Joseph Elsner die?
Joseph Elsner died on 3 March 1933 in Munich.
What was Joseph Elsner's occupation?
Joseph Elsner was an architect and sculptor.
What nationality was Joseph Elsner?
Joseph Elsner was German.
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· DBpedia: Joseph Elsner (architect)
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