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Schinkel

Schinkel is a name associated with several entities, primarily referring to German architects and politicians from the 19th century. Karl Friedrich Schinkel was a prominent Prussian architect, urban planner, and painter, born on March 13, 1781, in Liegnitz, Prussia. He studied architecture under David Gilly and later worked under Poullet in Paris. Schinkel's notable architectural projects include the Altes Museum in Berlin and the Prussian National Monument for the Wars of Liberation.

Schinkel's architectural style was a blend of Neoclassicism and Romanticism, characterized by the use of rubble

Carl von Schinkel, a grandson of Karl Friedrich, also pursued a career in politics and became a

Friedrich von Schinkel, another notable figure, was a German entrepreneur and politician. He played a key role

stone
and
ornate
decorations.
His
designs
often
incorporated
elements
of
ancient
Greek
and
Roman
architecture,
which
he
studied
extensively.
Schinkel's
work
had
a
significant
influence
on
the
development
of
architecture
in
Europe
during
the
19th
century.
member
of
the
Prussian
Parliament.
Carl
served
as
a
member
of
the
German
Reichstag
and
was
involved
in
various
initiatives
aimed
at
promoting
education
and
cultural
development
in
Germany.
in
establishing
the
Eastern
German
Banking
Company
and
served
as
a
representative
in
the
Reichstag.