José Martín de Aldehuela
José Martín de Aldehuela (born November 5, 1729 in Manzanera , Teruel Province, Aragon , † September 7, 1802 in Málaga ) was a Spanish architect and builder .
Some of his most significant structures are the Plaza de Toros in Ronda , Spain and a water supply in Málaga known as the Aqueduct of San Telmo. The construction time of this project was extended due to financial difficulties of the client.
His greatest masterpiece is the New Bridge in Ronda over the Tajo Gorge. It took around 40 years to build. It was so impressive that, according to some sources, the master threw himself off the bridge shortly after it was completed, believing that he would never be able to build such a structure again. What is certain is that he died in Málaga in 1802, where he had previously built other structures.
Individual evidence
- ↑ "La memoria de Aldehuela" (Spanish)
- ↑ Information about Aldehuela's buildings in Ronda ( Memento of the original from April 16, 2011 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link has been inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Aldehuela, José Martín de |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Spanish architect and builder |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 5, 1729 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Manzanera |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 7, 1802 |
| Place of death | Málaga |