William Chambers
William Chambers (1723–1796) was a British architect.
Also recorded as Sir Chambers; William, Sir Chambers; Sir William Chambers; Chambrs; Chamrs; William Chambers Sir.
William Chambers in brief
- Born
- 1723
- Died
- 1796
- Known for
- architect
- Place of birth
- Gothenburg
Overview
Born at Gothenburg in 1723, died at London in 1796.
In detail
William Chambers studied at École des Beaux-Arts. James Gandon is recorded as having studied under William Chambers. the recorded working language is English.
Membership is recorded of Royal Society, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and Royal Academy of Arts.
Works named in the authority record are George III and the River Thames and Dundas House.
Work by William Chambers is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, Nationalmuseum and Yale Center for British Art.
Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society, Knight Officer of the Order of the Polar Star and Knight Bachelor.
Sources
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q455155: William Chambers
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