Albert Törnqvist
Henrik Albert Törnqvist | |
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| Born | January 7, 1819 |
| Died | August 25, 1898 (aged 79) |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Board member of | Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts |
Henrik Albert Törnqvist (January 7, 1819 – August 25, 1898) was a Swedish architect.
Törnqvist was born in Stockholm and studied at the Royal Institute of Technology and Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts. He won the royal medal and received a traveling grant 1845–1851. During these years he visited France, Italy, Turkey, Anatolia, Egypt, and Nubia. In 1853, Törnqvist was selected to become a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts. He became vice professor in 1860.