Thomas Gilbert
Thomas Gilbert was a British architect from Portland, Dorset, who lived from 1706 to 1776. He is best known for designing and building St. George's Church on the Isle of Portland.
Thomas Gilbert
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- Name
- Thomas Gilbert
- Born
- 1706
- Died
- 1776
- Nationality
- England.
- Occupation
- architect.
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Thomas Gilbert was a British architect from Portland, Dorset, who lived from 1706 to 1776. He is best known for designing and building St. George's Church on the Isle of Portland.
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His architectural design, which he applied to the Church, came from Christopher Wren. When he died Thomas Gilbert was buried in the sanctuary of St George's Church. Thomas was the grandson of another Thomas Gilbert (circa 1650 - 1703), Portlands Stone Agent to Sir Christopher Wren during the late 17th century.
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• Name — Thomas Gilbert • Significant Buildings — St George's Church, Portland. Queen Anne House, Portland. The Old Rectory, Portland. • Born — 1706 • Died — 1776 • Illustration — St. George's from the west side of the Church
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1706
Thomas Gilbert was born on 1 January 1706.
1776
Thomas Gilbert died on 1 January 1776.
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