William Henry Playfair
Scottish architect (1790-1857)
Died aged 66CancerUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Biography
William Henry Playfair FRSE (15 July 1790 – 19 March 1857) was a Scottish architect in the 19th century who designed the Eastern, or Third, New Town and many of Edinburgh's neoclassical landmarks.
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Career highlights
Notable works
- Scottish National Gallery
- University of Edinburgh
- Royal Scottish Academy
Family
- Parents
- James Playfair
Awards & honours (1)
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
Quick answers about William Henry Playfair
- How old was William Henry Playfair?
- William Henry Playfair died on March 19, 1857 at the age of 66.
- When is William Henry Playfair's birthday?
- William Henry Playfair was born on July 15, 1790.
- Where was William Henry Playfair born?
- William Henry Playfair was born in London.
- What is William Henry Playfair's zodiac sign?
- William Henry Playfair's zodiac sign is Cancer.
- What is William Henry Playfair's nationality?
- William Henry Playfair is a citizen of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, British Empire.
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- William Henry Playfair is known as architect.
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