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Peter Parler, 1330(?) - July 13, 1399 was a German master architect best known for his work on Charles Bridge and St. Vitus' Cathedral in Prague. | '''Peter Parler''', 1330 (?) - July 13, 1399 was a German master [[architect]] best known for his work on [[Charles Bridge]] and [[St. Vitus' Cathedral]] in [[Prague]]. | ||
Born in Schwäbisch Gmünd around 1330, Peter Parler was the son of master builder Heinrich Parler and the most well-known in a family of master builders. He is buried in St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague. | Born in [[Schwäbisch Gmünd]] around 1330, Peter Parler was the son of master builder [[Heinrich Parler]] and the most well-known in a family of master builders. He is buried in St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague. | ||
==Significant | ==Significant works== | ||
Charles Bridge and its towers, Prague | Charles Bridge and its towers, Prague | ||
Revision as of 16:59, 26 February 2008
Peter Parler, 1330 (?) - July 13, 1399 was a German master architect best known for his work on Charles Bridge and St. Vitus' Cathedral in Prague.
Born in Schwäbisch Gmünd around 1330, Peter Parler was the son of master builder Heinrich Parler and the most well-known in a family of master builders. He is buried in St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague.
Significant works
Charles Bridge and its towers, Prague
St. Vitus' Cathedral, Prague - master mason
New Town of Prague - lead designer