Anthonis van Obbergen
{{Short description|Flemish architect and engineer (1543–1611)}}
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Anthonis van Obbergen (Antonius, Anthonis, Anthony, Antonie, Anton - Obberghen, Oberberg, Opbergen) (1543 in Mechelen – 1611 in Danzig (Gdańsk)) was a Flemish architect and fortifications engineer. After studying masonry in Mechelen and completing a tour to study fortification work in Germany, he initially gained experience working on the fortifications of Antwerp (1567–71).[http://www.kulturarv.dk/kid/VisWeilbach.do?kunstnerId=9766&wsektion=alle Anthonis van Obbergen. From Kunstindeks Danmark.] In Danish. Retrieved 2 December 2009. He later worked in Denmark and Poland where he designed fortifications as well as civilian homes.[http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O1-OpbergenAntoniusvan.html Antonius van Opbergen from Encyclopedia.com]. Retrieved 2 December 2009.[http://www.ostsee-urlaub-polen.de/gdansk/kultur-alte-kuenstler.htm Die Architekten und Maler aus Danzigs großer Zeit.] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090622013343/http://www.ostsee-urlaub-polen.de/gdansk/kultur-alte-kuenstler.htm |date=22 June 2009 }} In German. Retrieved 2 December 2009.
Achievements in Denmark
In Denmark, he is remembered for his exceptional work on the Royal Palace of Kronborg in Helsingør (1577–86) which he completed after another Flemish architect, Hans van Paeschen, resigned from the project in 1577.[http://www.kronborgslot.dk/en/KronborgsHistorie/Renaissanceslottet.aspx The Renaissance Castle of Kronborg. From Palaces and Properties Agency] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120301112757/http://www.kronborgslot.dk/en/KronborgsHistorie/Renaissanceslottet.aspx |date=1 March 2012 }}. Retrieved 1 December 2009. Inspired by the Flemish Renaissance style of Antwerp developed by Cornelis Floris, the building quickly gained international fame, both as an architecturally imposing building and as the largest castle in northern Europe. Although most of it was destroyed by fire in 1629, Christian IV had it rebuilt in accordance with van Obbergen's design. Today's castle has not changed substantially since that time.[http://www.roughguides.com/website/Travel/Destination/content/default.aspx?titleid=101&xid=idh638688968_0135 Kronborg Slot and the Maritime Museum. From The Rough Guide to Denmark.]. Retrieved 2 December 2009.
In 1585, under Frederik II, van Obbergen replaced the tower of the Kullen Lighthouse in the Öresund. The area is now part of Sweden.[http://www.aladdin.st/oresund/fyrar/fyrar.html Lighthouses in Öresund.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110903144840/http://www.aladdin.st/oresund/fyrar/fyrar.html |date=3 September 2011 }} Retrieved 2 December 2009.
Achievements in Poland
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In 1586, van Obbergen moved to Danzig where he brought a Flemish flavour to the city's architecture. In particular, he designed together with Jan Strakowski and Abraham van den Blocke{{in lang|en}} {{cite book |author1=Lech Krzyżanowski |author2=Michał Wożniak |author3=Marek Źak |author4=Wacław Górski |title=Beautiful historic Gdańsk|year=1995 |page=769 |publisher= Excalibur |isbn=9788390343150 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=18O1AAAAIAAJ}} the Old Arsenal, one of the great buildings in the Flemish Renaissance style (1601–1609) as well as the Old City Hall (1587–1595) which displays the classic features of high quality Mannerist Flemish architecture.[http://www.en.gdansk.gda.pl/tourists,7,9042.html Historical monuments, Gdansk.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120224061429/http://www.en.gdansk.gda.pl/tourists,7,9042.html |date=24 February 2012 }}. Retrieved 2 December 2009.
Other achievements include a number of fine houses in Danzig which he designed together with Jan Strakowski as well as work on the city's fortifications.[http://www.arts4x.com/deu/d/obbergen-antoni/obbergen-antoni.htm Obergen Antoni. From Kunstlexikon Arts4x.com.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707170050/http://www.arts4x.com/deu/d/obbergen-antoni/obbergen-antoni.htm |date=7 July 2011 }} In German. Retrieved 2 December 2009.
Van Obbergen also designed the Old Town Hall in Toruń, Poland, which was completed in 1603.[http://www.poloniatoday.com/explore24.htm Explore24 from PoloniaToday] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090227182421/http://www.poloniatoday.com/explore24.htm |date=27 February 2009 }}. Retrieved 2 December 2009.[http://www.knh.wwi.pl/info.php?id=12 Koto Naukowe Historyków.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090328070542/http://www.knh.wwi.pl/info.php?id=12 |date=28 March 2009 }} In Polish, retrieved 2 December 2009.
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