The Parler family (
Czech: Parléř[ˈparlɛːr̝̊]) was a family of
Germanarchitects and sculptors from the 14th century.[1] Founder of the dynasty,
Heinrich Parler, but later lived and worked in
Gmünd.[2] His descendants were working in various parts of central Europe, especially in
Bohemia. The family name was derived from the word Parlier, meaning "
foreman".[3]
Notable members of the family include:
Heinrich Parler (c. 1300 – c. 1370),[4] also known as Heinrich of Gmünd, founder of the dynasty, father of Johannes, Peter and Michael.