Johann Knauth (architect)
Johann Knauth , also Johannes Knauth (born December 18, 1864 in Cologne , † February 8, 1924 in Gengenbach ), was a German architect.
From 1905 he was master builder of the Strasbourg Cathedral . Johann Knauth was born as the son of Adolph Nicolaus Knauth and Mathilde Grenel (or Greuel). He worked under the direction of the architect Franz Schmitz on Cologne Cathedral . Under his leadership he participated in the completion of the western massif and the construction of the two towers, which were completed in 1880.
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- Savior of the minster honored
- 1906-1926: Consolidation of the fondations du pilier de la tour
- Johann Knauth, le sauveur de la cathédrale
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| SURNAME | Knauth, Johann |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Knauth, Johannes (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German architect |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 18, 1864 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Cologne |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 8, 1924 |
| Place of death | Gengenbach |