Charles Barry, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Charles Barry

English architect

Date of Birth: 23-May-1795

Place of Birth: London

Date of Death: 12-May-1860

Profession: architect

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Sir Charles Barry FRS RA (23 May 1795 – 12 May 1860) was an English architect, best known for his role in the rebuilding of the Palace of Westminster (also known as the Houses of Parliament) in London during the mid-19th century, but also responsible for numerous other buildings and gardens.
He is known for his major contribution to the use of Italianate architecture in Britain, especially the use of the Palazzo as basis for the design of country houses, city mansions and public buildings.
He also developed the Italian Renaissance garden style for the many gardens he designed around country houses.



Alternative names	Henry Pickersgill; R.A. Pickersgill; Pickersgill
Description	British painter and librarian
Date of birth/death	3 December 1782	21 April 1875
Location of birth/death	London	London
Work location	London
Authority control	: Q3133160 VIAF: 24873518 ISNI: 0000 0000 6661 1278 ULAN: 500006697 LCCN: nr2002014792 NLA: 35056598 WorldCat