Mihály Pollack
Austrian-born Hungarian architect
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Mihály Pollack (né Michael Pollack; 30 August 1773 — 3 January 1855) was an Austrian-born Hungarian architect, key figure of neoclassical architecture. His main work is the Hungarian National Museum (1837–46).
30 August 1773
Mihály Pollack | |
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.jpg) Portrait of Mihály Pollack from ca.1850, oil on canvas by Mór Than | |
| Born | Michael Pollack 30 August 1773 |
| Died | 3 January 1855 |
| Other name | Mihály Pollák |
| Education | TU Wien, Vienna |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Buildings | Hungarian National Museum, Budapest |
Michael Pollack, later known as Mihály Pollack, was born in Vienna in 1773. Between 1793-94, he moved to Milan to his half-brother architect Leopold Pollack. In 1798, he moved to Pest, where in 1808 he took a lead role in the city's Beautification Commission, and became increasingly influential.
Between 1810 and 1830 he designed many residential buildings, later larger palaces and public buildings. His architectural expression progressed from baroque towards neoclassical style.[1] He died, aged 81, in Pest.
Designed buildings by Mihály Pollack
Lutheran church (1799–1808), Deák Ferenc tér, Budapest
Ruins of Alcsút Palace of Archduke Joseph, Alcsútdoboz (1819–1827)
Ludovica Academy (1831–1836), Ludovika Campus, Budapest
Ludovica Academy (1831–1836), Ludovika Campus, Budapest
Hungarian National Museum (1837–46)
