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Johann Dientzenhofer

1663–1726 · 18th century

Johann Dientzenhofer was a German Baroque architect from a Bavarian family of builders. He designed Fulda Cathedral, built from 1704 to 1712, as well as the abbey church of Banz and the palace of Pommersfelden for the Schönborn family. His work brought Italian Baroque forms to Franconia and Hesse.

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Prince-Abbey of Fulda

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Johann Dientzenhofer. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/johann-dientzenhofer
MLA: “Johann Dientzenhofer.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/johann-dientzenhofer. Accessed .
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