Ole Jonsen Hindrum Explained

Ole Jonsen Hindrum
Birth Date:c.
Birth Place:Hindrem, Leksvik, Norway
Death Place:Trøndelag, Norway
Nationality:Norwegian

Ole Jonsen Hindrum was a Norwegian builder and architect. He was a noted church builder in Trøndelag county, particularly specializing in the rare and unique Y-shaped floor plan.[1]

Ole Jonsen Hindrum was born around the year 1625 in Hindrem in Leksvik municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. He was active as a church builder during the second half of the 17th century and thus built or participated in the construction of a number of church buildings in Trøndelag. He was also involved in repairs to the spire of the Nidaros Cathedral in 1686, 1687, and 1690.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Evensberget, Snorre . Trøndelag . Gyldendahl Norske Forlag A/S . 1976 . 8205082235 . Oslo . Norwegian.
  2. Book: Rønningen, Gunnar . Byggverk i tre 1100-1700 . Program for forskning om kulturminnevern, Norges forskningsråd . 1993 . 8212002071 . Norwegian.