John Vanbrugh

John Vanbrugh (1664–1726) was a British playwright, architect and writer.

Also recorded as Sir John Vanbrugh; John Vanbrugh Sir; John Vanbrough; John Verbrugh; John Van Brugg; Sir John Vanburgh.

Overview

Born at City of London in 1664, died at London in 1726.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is architecture. The authority associates the name with English Baroque.

Works named in the authority record are Castle Howard.

Work by John Vanbrugh is recorded in the collections of Yale Center for British Art.

Distinctions recorded are Knight Bachelor.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “John Vanbrugh”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q333398: John Vanbrugh

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