Joen Jacobsen
Joen Jacobsen | |
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| Born | 1714 Skien, Norway |
| Died | 12 January 1768 (aged 53–54) |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation | Master builder |
Kammerherregården was built in 1760 by Joen Jacobsen. It was destroyed in a fire in 1901, and rebuilt as the current Porsgrunn City Hall.
Joen Jacobsen (1714 – 12 January 1768) was a Norwegian master builder.
He was born in Skien to carpenter Jacob Vetlesen. He was responsible for the construction of a number of churches in Telemark, including (from 1753 onwards), (1756–1758), Østre Porsgrunn Church ( finished 1760) and (finished 1766). He also restored Borgestad Manor in 1760, and built Kammerherregården, which was destroyed by fire in 1901 and rebuilt as the current Porsgrunn City Hall.[1][2]
References[]
- ^ Fredheim, Arnt. "Joen Jacobsen". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
- ^ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Joen Jacobsen". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
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