William Kent

Architect

1685 – 1748

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Who was William Kent?

William Kent, born in Bridlington, Yorkshire, and baptised as William Cant, was an eminent English architect, landscape architect and furniture designer of the early 18th century.

Kent introduced the Palladian style of architecture into England with the villa at Chiswick House, and for originating the 'natural' style of gardening known as the English landscape garden at Chiswick, Stowe House in Buckinghamshire, and Rousham House in Oxfordshire. As a landscape gardener he revolutionised the layout of estates, but had limited knowledge of horticulture.

He complemented his houses and gardens with stately furniture for major buildings including Hampton Court Palace, Chiswick House, Devonshire House and Rousham.

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Born
1685
Bridlington
Nationality
  • England
Profession
Employment
  • Principal Painter in Ordinary, Monarchy of the United Kingdom
    (1723 - 1748)
Lived in
  • Bridlington
Died
Apr 12, 1748
London

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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