Jakab Fellner
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Jakab Fellner was the most important Baroque architect of his generation in Hungary.
. Although untrained, his skills and knowledge gained through experience made him one of the most sought after architects of his day. In 1745 he settled in Tata
, where he lived almost uninterrupted until his death. He played a major role in the development of towns in the area such as Papa
, Eger
and Veszprem
. Initially working for the Esterhazy family, his growing reputation lead to commissions from many others. His first major work was the Roman Catholic Tata Parish Church, which was initially built according to the plans of Franz Anton Pilgram in 1751, but most of it was erected according to Fellner's plans. Nevertheless he was unable to finish the work and it was left up to Jozsef Grossmann to complete after Fellner's death. It was finally finished in 1783.
In 1764 Bishop Carl Eszterhazy put Fellner in charge of building works and planning in Eger
, and this was to become one of the most important periods of his career. His first work for the city was the stairway section of the Bishop's palace and also its chapel in 1766. He also planned the bishop's palace in Veszprem
. Fellner completed the Liceum building in Eger
which was initially planned by Jozsef Gerl of Vienna
. Fellner's last great work was the Parish Church at Papa
in 1773.
Fellner received a title in 1773. He died in Tata
, and was buried in the crypt of Christchurch Roman Catholic Church which he had built. His apprentice Jozsef Grossmann finished his unfinished projects and also married his widow. In 1940 a statue was raised in his memory in front of the church in Tata.
1751-1783 Tata, RC Parish church
1753 Tatabanya, garden city (kertvaros)
1754 Tata, Calvary Chapel
1754-1758 Cseklészi Cassle
1760 Penitent St John, RC Church
1761 Vértesboglár, Parish house
1762-1767 Mor, Lamberg Castle
1763-1769 Eger, Primate's Palace
1765-1780 Eger, Liceum
1765-1776 Veszprem, Bishop's Palace
1766 Eger, Bishop's palace stairwell and Chapel
1767-1770 Tata, Piarist House
1768 Vértesboglár, hotel
1770-1778 Veszprem, old people's home
1773-1775 Veszprem, seminary
1773 Papa, Eszterhazy castle interior remodelling
1774-1776 Eger, "Nagypréposti" Palace
1774-1783 Papa, Church
1775-1777 Nagyigmánd, RC Church
1777 Gyömrő, St John of Nepomuk RC Church
1777 Borsodszirák, RC Church
1777 Ászár, RC Church
1773 Pápa, RC Church
Numerous mills, e.g. at Tata and Miklos, the Nepomucenus, Jozsef, Cifra and Tovaros mills.
Also many country inns, parish churches, commercial buildings and houses were built.
Life
Fellner was born in MoraviaMoravia
Moravia is a historical region in Central Europe in the east of the Czech Republic, and one of the former Czech lands, together with Bohemia and Silesia. It takes its name from the Morava River which rises in the northwest of the region...
. Although untrained, his skills and knowledge gained through experience made him one of the most sought after architects of his day. In 1745 he settled in Tata
Tata, Hungary
Tata is a town in north-western Hungary, Komárom-Esztergom county, northwest from county seat Tatabánya.-Location:Tata is located in the valley between the Gerecse and Vértes Mountains, some from the Budapest, the capital. By the virtue of its location, the city is a railway and road junction...
, where he lived almost uninterrupted until his death. He played a major role in the development of towns in the area such as Papa
Papa
Papa or PAPA may refer to:*P, in the ICAO spelling alphabet*Papa class submarine*Pāpa, in Hinduism, the Sanskrit word for the concept of sin* Papa is a word used in many languages as an affectionate term for fatherPeople:...
, Eger
Eger
Eger is the second largest city in Northern Hungary, the county seat of Heves, east of the Mátra Mountains. Eger is best known for its castle, thermal baths, historic buildings , and red and white wines.- Name :...
and Veszprem
Veszprém
Veszprém is one of the oldest urban areas in Hungary, and a city with county rights. It lies approximately north of the Lake Balaton. It is the administrative center of the county of the same name.-Location:...
. Initially working for the Esterhazy family, his growing reputation lead to commissions from many others. His first major work was the Roman Catholic Tata Parish Church, which was initially built according to the plans of Franz Anton Pilgram in 1751, but most of it was erected according to Fellner's plans. Nevertheless he was unable to finish the work and it was left up to Jozsef Grossmann to complete after Fellner's death. It was finally finished in 1783.
In 1764 Bishop Carl Eszterhazy put Fellner in charge of building works and planning in Eger
Eger
Eger is the second largest city in Northern Hungary, the county seat of Heves, east of the Mátra Mountains. Eger is best known for its castle, thermal baths, historic buildings , and red and white wines.- Name :...
, and this was to become one of the most important periods of his career. His first work for the city was the stairway section of the Bishop's palace and also its chapel in 1766. He also planned the bishop's palace in Veszprem
Veszprém
Veszprém is one of the oldest urban areas in Hungary, and a city with county rights. It lies approximately north of the Lake Balaton. It is the administrative center of the county of the same name.-Location:...
. Fellner completed the Liceum building in Eger
Eger
Eger is the second largest city in Northern Hungary, the county seat of Heves, east of the Mátra Mountains. Eger is best known for its castle, thermal baths, historic buildings , and red and white wines.- Name :...
which was initially planned by Jozsef Gerl of Vienna
Vienna
Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
. Fellner's last great work was the Parish Church at Papa
Papa
Papa or PAPA may refer to:*P, in the ICAO spelling alphabet*Papa class submarine*Pāpa, in Hinduism, the Sanskrit word for the concept of sin* Papa is a word used in many languages as an affectionate term for fatherPeople:...
in 1773.
Fellner received a title in 1773. He died in Tata
Tata, Hungary
Tata is a town in north-western Hungary, Komárom-Esztergom county, northwest from county seat Tatabánya.-Location:Tata is located in the valley between the Gerecse and Vértes Mountains, some from the Budapest, the capital. By the virtue of its location, the city is a railway and road junction...
, and was buried in the crypt of Christchurch Roman Catholic Church which he had built. His apprentice Jozsef Grossmann finished his unfinished projects and also married his widow. In 1940 a statue was raised in his memory in front of the church in Tata.
Works
1751-1776 Tata, Esterhazy castle1751-1783 Tata, RC Parish church
1753 Tatabanya, garden city (kertvaros)
1754 Tata, Calvary Chapel
1754-1758 Cseklészi Cassle
1760 Penitent St John, RC Church
1761 Vértesboglár, Parish house
1763-1769 Eger, Primate's Palace
1765-1780 Eger, Liceum
1765-1776 Veszprem, Bishop's Palace
1766 Eger, Bishop's palace stairwell and Chapel
1767-1770 Tata, Piarist House
1768 Vértesboglár, hotel
1770-1778 Veszprem, old people's home
1773-1775 Veszprem, seminary
1773 Papa, Eszterhazy castle interior remodelling
1774-1776 Eger, "Nagypréposti" Palace
1774-1783 Papa, Church
1775-1777 Nagyigmánd, RC Church
1777 Gyömrő, St John of Nepomuk RC Church
1777 Borsodszirák, RC Church
1777 Ászár, RC Church
1773 Pápa, RC Church
Numerous mills, e.g. at Tata and Miklos, the Nepomucenus, Jozsef, Cifra and Tovaros mills.
Also many country inns, parish churches, commercial buildings and houses were built.