Charles Barry

Charles Barry (1795–1860) was an architect.

Also recorded as Sir Charles Barry; Charles, Sir Barry; Sir Barry; Charles Barry Sir; Charles Barry the Elder; Charles, the elder Barry.

Overview

Born at Westminster in 1795, died at London in 1860.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

The authority associates the name with Renaissance Revival architecture.

Employment is recorded with The Dulwich Estate. Membership is recorded of Royal Society and Royal Academy of Arts.

Works named in the authority record are All Saints' Church, Whitefield, Palace of Westminster, St Andrew's Church, Waterloo Street, Hove, Dunrobin Castle, Big Ben and Highclere Castle.

Work by Charles Barry is recorded in the collections of Yale Center for British Art.

Distinctions recorded are Royal Gold Medal, Fellow of the Royal Society and Knight Bachelor.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Charles Barry”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q552584: Charles Barry

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