Władysław Horodecki
Władysław Horodecki | |
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| Born | Leszek Dezydery Horodecki May 23, 1863 Sholudky, Podolia Governorate, Russian Empire |
| Died | January 3, 1930 (aged 66) |
| Resting place | Doulab Cemetery |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Citizenship | Russian Empire, Poland |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Buildings | House with Chimaeras (Kyiv), St. Nicholas Cathedral (Kyiv), National Art Museum (Kyiv), Karaite Kenesa |
| Design | Art Nouveau, Moorish Revival, and Gothic Revival styles |
Władysław Horodecki (born Leszek Dezydery Horodecki; Russian: Владислав Владиславович Городецкий; Ukrainian: Владислав Владиславович Городецький; June 4 [O.S. May 23] 1863 – January 3, 1930) was a Polish architect active in the Russian Empire and later in the Second Polish Republic. He is best known for his contributions in the urban development of Kyiv, with buildings such as the House with Chimaeras, the St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Cathedral, the Karaite Kenesa, and the National Art Museum of Ukraine.
In Kyiv, Horodecki often worked along with a sculptor from Milan, Emilio Sala, who was an instructor at the Kyiv City College.