Henry Yevele

Architect

1320 – 1400

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Who was Henry Yevele?

Henry Yevele was the most prolific and successful master mason active in late medieval England. The first document relating to him is dated 3 December 1353, when he purchased the freedom of London. In February 1356 he was sufficiently well known as a mason that he was chosen as one of a commission of six cutting masons who were to inform the mayor and aldermen about the acts and articles of the craft.

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Born
1320
Nationality
  • England
Profession
Died
1400

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on July 23, 2013

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