William Henry Playfair | |
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Born | London, England | 15 May 1790
Died | 19 March 1857 Edinburgh, Scotland | (aged 66)
Nationality | Scottish |
Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
Occupation | Architect |
Parent | James Playfair |
Buildings | National Gallery of Scotland Old College, University of Edinburgh Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Royal Scottish Academy Building Dollar Academy |
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William Henry Playfair FRSE (15 July 1790 – 19 March 1857) was a prominent Scottish architect in the 19th century who designed the Eastern, or Third, New Town and many of Edinburgh's neoclassical landmarks.[1]