Lambert van Haven
Lambert van Haven (16 April 1630 - 9 May 1695) was a Danish-Norwegian architect, master builder and painter. He was born in Bergen, the son of the artist Solomon van Haven who had already succeeded in winning the favour of the Danish-Norwegian monarchy.
Lambert van Haven | |
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Lambert van Haven painted by his brother Michael van Haven | |
| Born | 16 April 1630 Bergen, Norway |
| Died | 9 May 1695 (aged 65) Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Occupation | Architect |
Starting in 1653, he spent some 16 years travelling in Italy, France and the Netherlands where he studied Baroque painting and architecture.
Under Christian V, he was appointed Denmark-Norway's first official General Building Master in 1671 with overall responsibility for executing the king's architectural wishes. He died in Copenhagen.
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