Josiah Conder

Josiah Conder (1852–1920) was an architect.

Also recorded as J. Conder.

Overview

Born at London in 1852, died at Mikawadaimachi in 1920.

In detail

Josiah Conder studied at University of London and Bedford Modern School. training under Kawanabe Kyōsai is recorded. Tatsuno Kingo and Tsumaki Yorinaka are recorded as having studied under Josiah Conder. the recorded working language is English.

Employment is recorded with Imperial College of Engineering and William Burges. Positions recorded include foreign government advisor in Meiji Japan.

Works named in the authority record are Rokumeikan, Holy Resurrection Cathedral, Mitsubishi Ichigokan, Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Garden, Kaitōkaku and Tsunamachi Mitsui Club.

Work by Josiah Conder is recorded in the collections of J. Paul Getty Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Soane medal.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Josiah Conder (architect)”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1187770: Josiah Conder

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