Simone da Orsenigo
Simone da Orsenigo was an Italian architect and builder of the 14th century. Hailing from Lombardy, he was most likely a native of Orsenigo, near Como. Orsenigo is remembered mostly for his work on the Cathedral of Milan.[1] On a 1387 list of masters working on the Duomo, his name comes immediately after that of , who headed the associates. On it, Orsenigo is called an engineer (Insegnerius).
Another master with the same name, Paolino Orsenigo, was also employed at the cathedral - in 1400 - as master of the scaffolding.
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This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Simone da Orsenigo". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.
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