Johan Cornelius Krieger

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Johan Cornelius Krieger ( * 1683, † September 21, 1755 in København ) was a Danish architect and garden designer. He designed mansions and castles, served as chief court architect numerous large-scale projects designed castle gardens in the French Baroque style, and had the oversight of the royal gardens. He was instrumental in the rebuilding of Copenhagen after the great fire of 1728.

Background and education

Warrior was the son of Christian Krüger (died 1716) and his first wife. His father worked as a gardener at the castles Jægersborg and later Kronborg. Warriors trained as a gardener in the gardens of Frederiksberg. In 1705 he traveled to England and Holland, among others. After his return he became a gardener in the Orangerie of Rosenborg Castle. In 1713 he married Anne Matthisen ( 1693-1760 ).

Architect and builder

From 1720 the much talented warrior was also active as an architect and contractor for building materials. In 1722 he received the rank of building inspector, in 1725 the title of the top country builder. He designed several large houses and palaces, including the Copenhagen Castle (1724-1727), together with Johan Conrad Ernst. 1729, after the large-scale destruction of Copenhagen by a city fire, he gave the Scripture calculations and Dess One on 3 differente basic brick building ... as a guide for private builders out. He was responsible for the construction of houses of brick construction.

After a pause, he was in 1741 again worked as an architect, he led the transformation of Ledreborg and built two orangery building in Rosenborg. Warrior designed numerous gardens in the style of the French Baroque, where he was guided by André Le Nôtre. The gardens, among others, Fredensborg, Frederiksberg and ( the "first" ) Amalienborg go back to him. He had a penchant for garden sheds with an octagonal floor plan, which he built several.

Warriors in 1749 awarded the title of a Judicial Council. He died in 1755 in Copenhagen. Known by his son and his grandson of the same name, both Danish naval officers were.

Works (selection)

• Fredensborg Palace, the main building (1720-1721)
• Odense Castle (1721-1725)
• Chateau Frydenlund (1722; Anna Sophie Reventlow, later rebuilt )
• Amalienborg Palace, Pavilion ( 1723)
• Fredensborg Palace Church and Garden ( 1725)
• Knippelsbro, Bridge in Copenhagen ( 1725)
• Fredensborg, Cavalier House ( 1732)
• Rosenborg Castle, two orangery building ( 1742, of which one was later rebuilt )