Christian Hansen

(1803–1883) dansk arkitekt

Christian Hansen (1803–1883) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Christian Hansen belongs to the chapter ‘The Enlightenment’ in this site’s history of architecture.

Christian Hansen was born in Copenhagen and died in Vienna. Christian Hansen trained at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. The awards include Eckersberg Medal, Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog, Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog, and commander of the Order of the Dannebrog.

The best-known works include ‘Østervold Observatory’ and ‘Neofytos Doukas Monument’. The catalogue has 3 buildings by Christian Hansen. The dated buildings span the years 1861–1866. The buildings are in Copenhagen Municipality, Köpenhamns kommun, and Athens Municipality. They are in 2 countries.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Joseph Paxton, Ernst Lohrmann, Léon Vaudoyer, August von Bayer, and Gottfried Semper.