Charles Robert Cockerell (1788-1863)


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Name (English): Charles Robert Cockerell
Short name: Charles Robert Cockerell
Year of birth: 1788
Year of death: 1863
Short Description: "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 practise. 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." - (en.wikipedia.org 24.11.2020)
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[Last update: 2020/11/24]