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Hossein Lorzadeh

1906-01-01 – 2004-09-14

Portrait of Hossein Lorzadeh
حسین لرزاده در سی سالگیCredit: MV 20020

Life & Legacy

Hosein ebn-e Mohammad Lorzade (Persian: حسین ابن محمد لرزاده; c. 1906 - 14 September 2004) was an Iranian traditional architect/mimar. He is credited for building a large number of mosques (approximately 864), palaces and other buildings. His most notable works include: the Tomb of Ferdowsi, parts of Sepahsalar Mosque, various buildings in Sa'dabad Complex, sections of Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala and many more. He was a known for his knowledge of variant traditional Persian architecture ornaments, such as Kaseh-sazi.

Occupation & Career

artist, architect

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Citadel Mosque (Tehran)

Legacy Highlights

Notable Work

Citadel Mosque (Tehran)

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q5962099 — wikidata View source

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