Guðjón Samúelsson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Icelandic architect
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Place of Birth: Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland
About Guðjón Samúelsson
- Guðjón Samúelsson (16 April 1887 – 25 April 1950) was a State Architect of Iceland, and the first Icelander to be educated in architecture.
- He's been described as one of Iceland's most influential architects.
- His notable designs include the main building of the University of Iceland, the National Theatre of Iceland, the Landakot Roman Catholic Cathedral in Reykjavík, and the Church of Akureyri.
- His final and most recognized work is the Hallgrímskirkja church, which was commissioned in 1937.
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