Henry Sellon Latrobe

Henry Sellon Boneval Latrobe (1792–1817) was an American architect noted for his work in and around New Orleans, Louisiana.

Henry Boneval Sellon Latrobe
Born	July 19, 1792 London, England
Died	September 3, 1817 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Resting place	Saint Louis Cemetery Number 1, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Occupation	Architect
Notable work	The Orleans Ballroom, Christ Church New Orleans and Charity Hospital
Father	Benjamin Henry Latrobe
Relatives	Julia Latrobe (sister), John H. B. Latrobe (brother), Benjamin Henry Latrobe II (brother)

He was the eldest son of Benjamin Henry Latrobe and his first wife, Lydia Sellon. Latrobe was educated at St. Mary's College in Baltimore, Maryland, and joined his father's firm upon graduation.^[1] Among Latrobe's works were the first Christ Church New Orleans, the fourth Charity Hospital building, and the Frank's Island Light.^[2]

Death

Latrobe died of yellow fever on September 3, 1817, while supervising the construction of the New Orleans waterworks designed by his father.^[2][3] He was interred along with his father, at Saint Louis Cemetery Number 1, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.