Nicodemus Tessin the Elder facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nicodemus Tessin den äldre
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| Born | 7 December 1615 |
| Died | 24 May 1681 (aged 65) |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Known for | Architecture, gardening |
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Notable work
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Drottningholm Palace, Wrangel Palace, Skokloster Castle |
Nicodemus Tessin the Elder (born December 7, 1615, died May 24, 1681) was a very important Swedish architect. He designed many famous buildings and gardens, especially in the Baroque style, which was popular during his time.
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Who was Nicodemus Tessin the Elder?
Nicodemus Tessin was born in Stralsund, a city in Pomerania. When he was a young man, he moved to Sweden. There, he started working with another architect named Simon de la Vallée.
Learning and Travel
Nicodemus Tessin worked for a powerful Swedish leader, Axel Oxenstierna. To learn even more about architecture, he traveled a lot. He visited countries like Germany, Italy, France, and the Netherlands. During these trips, he learned about the exciting new Baroque style of architecture. This style used lots of fancy decorations, grand designs, and dramatic effects.
His Famous Buildings
When Nicodemus Tessin came back to Sweden, he started designing many important buildings. He rebuilt parts of Borgholm Castle. He also designed and built Skokloster Castle and the Wrangel Palace in Stockholm.
His most famous work is Drottningholm Palace. This beautiful palace is now a world heritage site, which means it's a very special place recognized around the world.
A Family of Architects
Nicodemus Tessin the Elder passed away on May 24, 1681. His son, Nicodemus Tessin the Younger, followed in his footsteps. His son continued many of his father's building projects and became a famous architect too!
What Did He Design?
Nicodemus Tessin the Elder designed many impressive buildings and palaces. Here are some of his well-known works:
- Borgholm Castle
- Drottningholm Palace
- Bonde Palace
- Skokloster Castle
- Strömsholm Palace
- Näsby castle
- Stenbock Palace
- Wrangel Palace
- Bååt Palace
- Kalmar Cathedral
See also
In Spanish: Nicodemus Tessin el Viejo para niños
Images for kids
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Skokloster Palace.
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Kalmar Cathedral.
