William Wilkins
William Wilkins (1778–1839) was a British anthropologist, architect and archaeologist.
Also recorded as William, the younger Wilkins; William, I Wilkins; William Wilkins the Younger; William, II Wilkins; William Wilkins II; Wilkins the Architect.
William Wilkins in brief
- Born
- 1778
- Died
- 1839
- Known for
- anthropologist, architect, archaeologist, classical philologist and scholar
- Place of birth
- Norwich
Overview
Born at Norwich in 1778, died at Cambridge in 1839.
In detail
William Wilkins studied at Norwich School and Gonville and Caius College. the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is architecture, classical philology and archaeology. The authority associates the name with Greek Revival architecture.
Residence is recorded at England. Membership is recorded of Royal Society and Royal Academy of Arts.
Works named in the authority record are St. Paul's Church, George Street, Nottingham and Theatre Royal.
Work by William Wilkins is recorded in the collections of Yale Center for British Art.
Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society.
Sources
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q676998: William Wilkins
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