Award
C. F. Hansen Medal
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Peder Vilhelm Jensen-Klint
1853-06-21 – 1930-12-01
Life & Legacy
Peder Vilhelm Jensen-Klint (21 June 1853 – 1 December 1930) was a Danish architect, designer, painter and architectural theorist, best known for designing Grundtvig's Church in Copenhagen, generally considered to be one of the most important Danish architectural works of the time. Its Expressionist style relies heavily on Scandinavian brick Gothic traditions.
Jensen-Klint was the father of fellow architect Kaare Klint who assumed responsibility for completing work on Grundtvig's Church after his father's death in 1930.
Occupation & Career
designer, painter, architect, artist, engineer
Education
Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts; Technical University of Denmark
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
C. F. Hansen Medal; Grundtvig's Church
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
C. F. Hansen Medal
Notable Work
Grundtvig's Church
Education & Institutions
Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts · Technical University of Denmark
Verified Legacy Record
Family Child
Kaare Klint
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q705956 · wikidata
Family Child
Tage Klint
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q705956 · wikidata
Family Child
Helle Klint Bentsen
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Notable Work
Grundtvig's Church
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q705956 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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