Charles Robert Cockerell
English architect, archaeologist, and writer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Charles Robert Cockerell RA (27 April 1788 – 17 September 1863) was an English architect, archaeologist, and writer. He studied architecture under Robert Smirke. He went on an extended Grand Tour lasting seven years, mainly spent in Greece. He was involved in major archaeological discoveries while in Greece. On returning to London, he set up a successful architectural practice. Appointed Professor of Architecture at the Royal Academy of Arts, he served in that position between 1839 and 1859. He wrote many articles and books on both archaeology and architecture. In 1848, he became the first recipient of the Royal Gold Medal.
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Charles Robert Cockerell | |
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Born | (1788-04-27)27 April 1788 London, England |
Died | 17 September 1863(1863-09-17) (aged 75) 13 Chester Terrace, Regent's Park, London, England |
Occupation | Architect |
Spouse |
Anna Maria Rennie (m. 1828) |
Children | 10, including Frederick |
Parent(s) | Samuel Pepys Cockerell Anne Whetham |
Awards | Royal Gold Medal (1848) |
Buildings | Ashmolean Museum |
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