Balthasar Neumann

Johann Balthasar Neumann (January 27, 1687 - August 19, 1753) was a German Baroque architect who designed the Vierzehnheiligen and several churches in Würzburg.

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January 27 - 1687 - August 19 - 1753 - German - Baroque - Architect - Vierzehnheiligen - Würzburg

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Neumann was born in Cheb (Eger), Bohemia. He moved to Würzburg in 1711 and became a patron of the Schönborn family in 1717. In Würzburg he built the Residenz, residential palace of the Schonborn prince-bishop of Würzburg. He died in Würzburg, Germany.

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Cheb - Bohemia - Würzburg - Schönborn

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A picture of him could be seen on the former 50-DM note together with the famous staircase located in the Residenz of Würzburg.

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