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Hetzendorf von Hohenberg, Johann FerdinandHetzendorf von Hohenberg, Johann Ferdinand, b. Vienna, Feb. 7, 1733, d. Vienna, Dec. 14, 1816, leading architect during the late Baroque and Romantic eras, partly influenced by new, revolutionary elements of Classicism. 1775 court architect, worked in Schönbrunn (Palace Theatre, 1766/67; Gloriette, 1775; Roman ruins, 1778) and in Laxenburg. Re-established the Gothic style of the Augustinian and Minoriten Churches in Vienna. Taught at the Vienna Academy. Other Works: high altars of Heiligenkreuz-Gutenbrunn (1757) and Lichtental (Vienna, 1777); Palais Pallavicini-Fries (Vienna, 1783); drafts for theatre backdrops. Literature: E. Hainisch, Der Architekt J. F. H. v. H., 1949.
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