Carol Benesch facts for kids
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Carol Benesch
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| Born | January 9, 1822 Jägerndorf, (today Krnov, Czech Republic)
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| Died | October 30, 1896 |
| Nationality | .png){kind=small} Austrian Empire Kingdom of Romania |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Awards | 1881 Knight Commander KCSG Order of St. Gregory the Great |
| Buildings | Peleș Castle St. Joseph Cathedral Bucharest Brâncovenesc Hospital Bucharest reconstruction of Tismana Monastery reconstruction of Bistrița Monastery |
Carol Benesch was a very important architect. He was born on January 9, 1822, in Jägerndorf, which is now Krnov in the Czech Republic. He passed away on October 30, 1896, in Bucharest, Romania.
Carol Benesch was originally from Silesia. He became famous in the Kingdom of Romania for his unique building styles. These styles are called Historicism and Eclecticism.
He was also the father of Oscar Benes. Oscar was also an architect and became the chief architect of Bârlad.
You might see Carol Benesch's name spelled in different ways. Some common spellings include Carl Benesch, Carol Benisch, Carl Benisch, Carol Beneș, Carl Beneș, Carol Beniș, and Carl Beniș.
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Becoming a Famous Architect
Carol Benesch studied architecture in Vienna, a big city in Austria. After he finished his studies, a prince named Nicolae Bibescu-Brâncoveanu asked him to come to Wallachia. This is a region in Romania.
Benesch moved to Bucharest, the capital city. There, he quickly became a well-known architect. In 1865, he was given a very important job. He became the Chief Architect of the City of Bucharest. This meant he was in charge of many building projects in the city.
Carol Benesch also helped start the Architects Society in Romania. This group was for all the architects in the country. He was the first vice-president of this society from 1891 to 1892.
Amazing Buildings He Designed
Carol Benesch designed or helped rebuild many famous buildings. Here are some of his most important works:
- Peleș Castle in Sinaia - This is a beautiful castle.
- St. Joseph's Cathedral in Bucharest - This is a large Roman Catholic church. He worked on it from 1873 to 1884.
- Domnița Bălașa Church in Bucharest - He completed this church in 1885.
- Brâncovenesc Hospital in Bucharest - This hospital was built between 1881 and 1885.
- Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Constanța - This cathedral was built from 1883 to 1885.
- Asylum Elena Doamna and Saint Elizabeth Chapel in Bucharest - These buildings were constructed between 1862 and 1875.
- He also helped rebuild several old monasteries:
- Tismana Monastery in Gorj County in 1855.
- Bistrița Monastery in Vâlcea County in 1855.
- Arnota Monastery, also in Vâlcea County, in 1851.
Special Awards and Recognition
Carol Benesch received a special award for his work. In 1881, Pope Leo XIII gave him the Order of St. Gregory the Great. This award recognized his great service to the Church. He received it for his work on St. Joseph's Cathedral. He was given the title Knight Commander KCSG. He was also called Carol Vallaquiensi, which means "Carol of/from Wallachia."
King Carol I of Romania also honored him. The King gave Benesch Romanian citizenship. This was a special favor, as it usually takes a long time to become a citizen. This shows how much the King valued his work.
His Final Years
Carol Benesch passed away on October 30, 1896. He was buried in the Catholic part of the Bellu cemetery in Bucharest.
