Johann Wilhelm Krause (architect)

Johann Wilhelm Krause (19 June 1757 – 22 August 1828) was a Baltic German architect. His most notable work was the designing of main building of Tartu University.[1]

Johann Wilhelm Krause
Main building of Tartu University in 1845

He was born in Dittmannsdorf, Germany.[1]

Before 1787 he was in the military service of England. In 1787 he came to Livonia and started to work as a home teacher. In 1803 he was chosen to the professor at the University of Tartu. During the Tartu period he designed several buildings in Tartu.[1]

He died in Tartu.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Johann Wilhelm Krause (1757 – 1828)". utlib.ut.ee. Retrieved 6 March 2022.

Further reading

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  • Tartu Ülikool ja tema arhitekt Johann Wilhelm Krause – University of Tartu and its Architect Johann Wilhelm Krause; Juhan Maiste, Kadi Polli, Mariann Raisma; Tallinn: Eesti Keele Sihtasutus, 2003
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