Christian Börger
Christian Börger (born July 24, 1883 in Gehlsdorf , † May 29, 1955 in Rostock ) was a German organ builder.
Life
Christian Börger is the son of organ builder Carl Börger , who lives in Gehlsdorf, a part of Rostock today . He probably learned the trade of organ builder from his father. Christian Börger took over his father's workshop in 1912 and worked until after 1945. A revival of the workshop after the Second World War failed. He only built a few new organs, but carried out many repairs and overhauls of Mecklenburg organs. From 1918 onwards he replaced the tin pipes that were missing after the First World War with zinc pipes in many Mecklenburg organs. Three of his approximately seven new buildings have survived.
Christian Börger was buried in the Gehlsdorf cemetery. His tombstone was secured after the cemetery was closed in 2009 and given to the Mecklenburg Organ Museum.
Works
- Gelbensande village church
- Rostocker Wulfshagen village church
- Zepkow village church
Individual evidence
- ↑ He actually died in Rostock-Gehlsdorf , which had been incorporated in 1934 and was no longer documented. Official place of death is Rostock.
- ↑ Short biography on www.orgel-wokern.de
- ↑ www.orgelmuseum-malchow.de
- ↑ Short biography on www.orgel-wokern.de
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Börger, Christian |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German organ builder |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 24, 1883 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Gehlsdorf |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 29, 1955 |
| Place of death | Rostock |