William Lethaby
William Lethaby (1857–1931) was a British architect, historian and designer.
Also recorded as William Richard Lethaby; W. R. Lethaby; William R. Lethaby; W R Lethaby.
William Lethaby in brief
- Born
- 1857
- Died
- 1931
- Known for
- architect, historian and designer
- Place of birth
- Barnstaple
Overview
Recorded at birth as William Richard Lethaby.
Born at Barnstaple in 1857, died at Paddington in 1931.
In detail
the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is architecture and history of architecture. The authority associates the name with Arts and Crafts movement.
Employment is recorded with Central School of Art and Design. Membership is recorded of Guild of St George.
Work by William Lethaby is recorded in the collections of Tate.
Sources
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- 1.
“William Lethaby”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q5947914: William Lethaby
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