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    Who was appointed architect to the Florence Cathedral in 1334?

    Question #1477. Asked by abba.

    Thiv

    My source says Filippo Brunelleschi. But the cathedral was built between 1420-1436!

    Apr 21 00, 7:38 AM
    mibmob

    Giotto.

    Feb 21 04, 8:48 AM
    zbeckabee

    In 1334 the city of Florence honored Giotto with the title of Magnus Magister (Great Master) and appointed him city architect and superintendent of public works. In this capacity he designed the famous Campanile (bell tower). He died in 1337, before the work was finished.

    http://gallery.euroweb.hu/bio/g/giotto/biograph.html

    Jan 26 08, 6:46 PM

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