Polish–Lithuanian architect, professor and military captain
Marcin Knackfus
Born
c. 1740
Wólka Ostrożeńska, Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Died
c. 1821
Vilnius, Russian Empire
Nationality
Polish-Lithuanian
Other names
Martynas Knakfusas
Occupation
Architect
Known for
Introducing Neoclassical architecture to Lithuania
Marcin Knackfus (Lithuanian: Martynas Knakfusas; c. 1740 – c. 1821), was an architect, professor, and military captain from the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.[1]
He was first person to introduce Neoclassical architecture in Lithuania.[2] He designed several important buildings in Vilnius, the capital and largest city of Lithuania.
^Balbus, Tomasz. "Marcin Knackfus, architekt Jego Królewskiej Mości". Wilnoteka (in Polish). Retrieved 2023-03-23.
^"Paežeriai Manor Palace". Travel Lithuania. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
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