Ignaz Sowinski facts for kids
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Ignaz Sowinski
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Wilhelminenberg Castle
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| Born | 30 August 1858 Kraków, Austrian Poland
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| Died | 20 July 1917 (aged 58) Kraków, Poland
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| Nationality | Polish |
| Alma mater | TU Wien |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Spouse(s) | Barbara Pammer |
| Buildings | Wilhelminenberg Castle |
Ignaz Stanislaus Sowinski (Polish: Ignacy Stanisław Sowiński) was a talented Polish architect and journalist. He lived from 1858 to 1917. Ignaz was very busy in a region called Galicia, in Eastern Europe. He worked there from the mid-1880s until World War I began.
Early Life and Education
Ignaz Sowinski was born on August 30, 1858, in Kraków. At that time, Kraków was part of Austrian Poland, located in the Galicia region.
From 1876 to 1881, Ignaz studied architecture at TU Wien in Vienna. He learned from famous architects like Heinrich von Ferstel and Karl König.
A Career in Architecture
Around 1881, Ignaz Sowinski started his own architecture studio in Vienna. He worked as a freelance architect, meaning he worked for himself. Sometimes, he also wrote articles as a journalist.
Ignaz designed many different types of buildings. He created everything from apartment buildings and fancy villas to large factories. One of his most amazing projects was designing the Wilhelminenberg Castle in Vienna. He worked on this castle between 1903 and 1908.
He also worked in other parts of the Habsburg monarchy, especially in his hometown of Kraków. In September 1913, he started helping with the restoration of Wawel Castle in Kraków. He even became the head of the restoration team in July 1914.
When World War I started later that year, he left Kraków and went back to Vienna. He continued to work on designs, but some of his ideas for the castle were not accepted. In February 1916, he decided to step away from his assignment.
Ignaz Sowinski passed away a little over a year later, on July 20, 1917, in Kraków. He was buried in the Rakowicki Cemetery.
Family Life
In 1889, Ignaz Sowinski married Barbara Pammer. She lived from 1860 to 1901. They did not have any children.
See also
- Lutheran City Church
