Carlos Mardel | |
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| Born | Martell Károly c. 1695 |
| Died | September 8, 1763(1763-09-08) (aged 67–68) |
| Nationality | Hungarian Portuguese |
| Occupation | Architect |
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Carlos Mardel (bornMartell Károly;Pozsony; c. 1695 –Lisbon; 8 September 1763) was aHungarian-Portuguese military officer, engineer, and architect. Mardel is primarily remembered for his role in the reconstruction effort after the1755 Lisbon earthquake.[1]
Carlos Mardel was bornMartell Károly, in Pozsony (nowBratislava), then in theKingdom of Hungary, around 1695.[2] He served in the militaries of thePolish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and theKingdom of Great Britain.
Mardel first came to Portugal in 1733, as a sergeant-major of engineering for a Portuguese infantry. By 1735, Mardel had become the managing architect of theÁguas Livres Aqueduct. In this project, he personally designed and oversaw the construction of the Amoreiras Monumental Arch and the Mãe d'Água Water Reserve.[3]
It is known that Mardel was a part of thePortuguese Freemason lodgeCasa Real dos Pedreiros Livres da Lusitânia, which operated between 1733 and 1738.[3]
In 1747, owing to his work on the Águas Livres water system, Mardel was appointed Architect of the Royal Household and of theAncient Military Orders.
Following the1755 Lisbon earthquake, Mardel was one of the primary architects responsible for the city's reconstruction, alongsideEugénio dos Santos andManuel da Maia. His roofing designs became a staple of the city's reconstruction.[3]
In 1759, Mardel began construction on a country manor inOeiras forSebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, the prime-minister at the time for KingJoseph I of Portugal.[4] The palace, known as the Palace of the Marquis of Pombal, is considered one of his magna opera.[3]
Also, he was involved in reconstructing theRoyal Palace of Salvaterra de Magos after the Earthquake.[5] His major addition was adding a court theatre.[5]By 1762, Mardel had reached the rank of colonel in thePortuguese army.
Note:Italicized works were incomplete when Mardel ceased management of them.
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