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Per Wilhelm Palmroth

1765 – 1825

Swedish architect

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About Per Wilhelm Palmroth

Lived 1765 – 1825 (aged 60). Per Wilhelm Palmroth was a Swedish and Finnish architect.

Petter "Pehr" Wilhelm Palmroth (1765–1825) was a Swedish architect who worked in the Stockholm superintendent's office.

He is known for his numerous churches, which Palmroth designed in various parts of Sweden and Finland. His most famous works are the tower of Kungsholm Church in Stockholm and Kuopio Cathedral.

He was also the architect of Bjursås church; Östervåla church; Yxnerum church; Salem church; Långsele church; Vengan church; Virestad church; Långaryd church; Näshulta church; Vetlanda church; Västra Stenby church; Dimbo-Ottravad church; Åmål church; Tjärstad church, Malmbäck church; Västra Karup church; Lycksele church; and others.

In addition to churches, Palmroth also drew up plans for the prison in Heinola and courthouse in Helsinge.

In 1789, he resigned from the Office of the Superintendent and became an ensign in the "Sandalwood Regiment" in the Finnish War for the duration of the war, eventually returning to his work but remaining in the army in the Upplands regiment.

Work in Finland

Kauvatsa's old church (1797, demolished 1879) Pomarkku's old wooden church (1802), built as a copy of Kauvatsa's old church Piikkiö church bell tower (1810) Kuopio Cathedral (1816)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Per Wilhelm Palmroth?

Swedish architect

When was Per Wilhelm Palmroth born?

Per Wilhelm Palmroth was born on 8 May 1765 in The Royal Court Parish.

When did Per Wilhelm Palmroth die?

Per Wilhelm Palmroth died on 27 September 1825 in Stockholm.

What was Per Wilhelm Palmroth's occupation?

Per Wilhelm Palmroth was an architect.

What nationality was Per Wilhelm Palmroth?

Per Wilhelm Palmroth was Swedish and Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Per Wilhelm Palmroth

· Wikidata: Q6034051

· DBpedia: Pehr W. Palmroth

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