Joseph Elsner (29 September 1845 in
Schlaney, Silesia – 3 March 1933 in
Munich
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) was a German architect and designer of
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Elsner's work focused mainly on the interior of Catholic churches in Munich, Bavaria, and in his home region, Silesia. His mentor was .
In 1876 he married Walburga Hauser (1857–1924). They had 13 children, six of whom died as infants or toddlers.
His son, (1879–1970), was also an architect.
Sources
* Hildegard Berning: ''Joseph Elsner (1845−1933)''. In: Joachim Bahlcke (Ed.): ''Schlesische Lebensbilder''. Vol.9. Insingen 2007. , pp.293–304
* Verein für christliche Kunst in München: ''Festgabe zur Erinnerung an das 50jähr. Jubiläum''. Lentner'sche Hofbuchhandlung, München 1910, pg.150
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1845 births
1933 deaths
19th-century German architects
People from the Province of Silesia
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