Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach
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Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach (July 20 1656- 5 April 1723) was an Austrian architect in the Baroque period. Born near Graz, Austria in July 1656, Fisher von Erlach first trained as a sculptor in Rome. He later returned to Austria, where he worked on Church commissions, houses for the aristocracy, and many other notable civic buildings in Austria.
Selected Works
- Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna.
- Karlskirche, Vienna.
- Mausoleum of Ferdinand II, Graz.
- Parnas Fountain, Brno.
- Church of the Trinity, Salzburg.
- University Church, Salzburg.
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