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Karl Friedrich Schinkel

Prussian architect and painter who designed many of Berlin's landmark buildings

Did you know?In addition to his architecture, he was a stage designer who created famous sets for Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute.

Karl Friedrich Schinkel (German pronunciation:; 13 March 1781 – 9 October 1841) was a Prussian architect, city planner and painter who also designed furniture and stage sets.

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Age at death: 60
Years since death: 185

Born: January 13, 1781 · Neuruppin, Germany
Died: October 9, 1841
Nationality: Prussian
Known for: Art, Film

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Father: Cuno Christian Schinkel
Spouse: Susanne Schinkel
Child: Elisabeth von Wolzogen

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