Jacob Rijf

(1753–1808) svensk-finländsk arkitekt och kyrkobyggare

Jacob Rijf (Sweden, 1753–1808) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Jacob Rijf belongs to the chapter ‘The Enlightenment’ in this site’s history of architecture.

Jacob Rijf was born in Jakobstad and died in Stockholm. Jacob Rijf worked in Vaasa, Oulu, and Stockholm.

One of the best-known works is ‘Alatornio Church’. The catalogue has 2 buildings by Jacob Rijf. The dated buildings span the years 1786–1797. The buildings are in Uleåborg and Torneå. According to Wikidata, buildings by Jacob Rijf belong to the ‘Neoclassicism’ style.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Carl Wilhelm Carlberg, Jacob Wulff, Laurynas Gucevičius, Nikolaj Lvov, and Giannantonio Selva.

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