Benjamin Henry Latrobe
British-American architect (1764–1820)
Benjamin Henry Latrobe was born on May 1, 1764 in Fulneck Moravian Settlement and died on September 3, 1820 in New Orleans, aged 56. Recorded occupations: architect, civil engineer, naturalist, painter, draftsperson and engineer. Country of citizenship: United States and Kingdom of Great Britain. Positions held include Architect of the Capitol. Associated movements: Greek Revival architecture and Neoclassical architecture. Notable works include “Hammerwood Park”, “United States Capitol”, “National Statuary Hall”, “Old Senate Chamber”, “Old Supreme Court Chamber” and “St. John's Episcopal Church”. Educated at Fulneck School. Member of American Philosophical Society and American Antiquarian Society.
- Born
- May 1, 1764 · Fulneck Moravian Settlement
- Died
- September 3, 1820 · New Orleans
- Age at death
- 56
- Citizenship
- United States, Kingdom of Great Britain
- Occupations
- architect, civil engineer, naturalist, painter, draftsperson, engineer
- Positions held
- Architect of the Capitol
- Movements
- Greek Revival architecture, Neoclassical architecture
- Notable works
- Hammerwood Park, United States Capitol, National Statuary Hall, Old Senate Chamber, Old Supreme Court Chamber, St. John's Episcopal Church
- Education
- Fulneck School
- Wikipedia editions
- 21 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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