About John Soane

Sir John Soane was an English architect who specialised in the Neo-Classical style. The son of a bricklayer, he rose to the top of his profession, becoming professor of architecture at the Royal Academy and an official architect to the Office of Works. He received a knighthood in 1831.

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John Soane

British architect (1753–1837)

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Occupation: architect, archaeologist, art collector, master builder

Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image by Thomas Lawrence via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Born

September 10, 1753

Died

January 20, 1837

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