Robert Smirke
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Gender | Male |
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Death | 157 years ago |
Date of birth | October 1,1780 |
Zodiac sign | Libra |
Born | London |
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Date of died | April 18,1867 |
Died | Cheltenham |
United Kingdom | |
Parents | Robert Smirke |
Job | Architect |
Awards | Royal Gold Medal |
Education | Royal Academy of Arts |
Siblings | Sydney Smirke |
Designed | General Post Office |
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ID | 542807 |
Robert Smirke Life story
Sir Robert Smirke RA was an English architect, one of the leaders of Greek Revival architecture, though he also used other architectural styles. As architect to the Board of Works, he designed several major public buildings, including the main block and façade of the British Museum.