Peder Vilhelm Jensen-Klint
Peder Vilhelm Jensen-Klint (21 June 1853 – 1 December 1930) was a Danish architect, designer, painter and architectural theorist, best known for designing Grundtvig's Church in Copenhagen, generally considered to be one of the most important Danish architectural works of the time. Its Expressionist style relies heavily on Scandinavian brick Gothic traditions.
Peder Vilhelm Jensen-Klint | |
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| Born | 21 June 1853 Mineslyst ved Holsteinborg, Denmark |
| Died | 1 December 1930 (aged 77) Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Awards | C. F. Hansen Medal (1924) |
| Buildings | Grundtvig's Church Gedser Church Anna Church, Copenhagen |
Jensen-Klint was the father of fellow architect Kaare Klint who assumed responsibility for completing work on Grundtvig's Church after his father's death in 1930.
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