Matthew Brettingham, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Matthew Brettingham

English architect

Date of Birth: 01-Jan-1699

Place of Birth: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 19-Aug-1769

Profession: architect

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Matthew Brettingham (1699 – 19 August 1769), sometimes called Matthew Brettingham the Elder, was an 18th-century Englishman who rose from humble origins to supervise the construction of Holkham Hall, and become one of the country's best-known architects of his generation.
Much of his principal work has since been demolished, particularly his work in London, where he revolutionised the design of the grand townhouse.
As a result, he is often overlooked today, remembered principally for his Palladian remodelling of numerous country houses, many of them situated in the East Anglia area of Britain.
As Brettingham neared the pinnacle of his career, Palladianism began to fall out of fashion and neoclassicism was introduced, championed by the young Robert Adam.