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| birth = 18 January 1752<br>[[Lambeth]], [[London]], [[United Kingdom|Kingdom of Great Britain]] | | birth = 18 January 1752<br>[[Lambeth]], [[London]], [[United Kingdom|Kingdom of Great Britain]] | ||
| death = 13 May 1835<br>{{Wiki|East Cowes Castle}}, [[Isle of Wight]], United Kingdom | | death = 13 May 1835 {{c|aged 83}}<br>{{Wiki|East Cowes Castle}}, [[Isle of Wight]], United Kingdom | ||
| species = [[Human]] | | species = [[Human]] | ||
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'''John Nash''' (1752 – 1835) was a [[Wales|Welsh]] architect responsible for much of the layout of Regency [[London]] and the design of | '''John Nash''' (1752 – 1835) was a [[Wales|Welsh]] and [[United Kingdom|British]] architect responsible for much of the layout of Regency [[London]] and the design of [[Buckingham Palace]] under King [[George IV of the United Kingdom|George IV]]. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
In 1813, John was tasked to design | In 1813, John was tasked to design [[Trafalgar Square]] as an open space for the public. The square was also designed to be dedicated to Admiral [[Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson|Horatio Nelson]] for his {{Wiki|Battle of Trafalgar|deeds}} during the [[Napoleonic Wars]].<ref name="TS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Trafalgar Square]]</ref> | ||
Around 1826, John was commissioned by King George to redesign the Buckingham House into a palace. John lasted on the project until 1829, when he was fired for the extravagance of his designs and budget | Around 1826, John was commissioned by King George to redesign the Buckingham House into a palace. John lasted on the project until 1829, when he was fired for the extravagance of his designs and for greatly exceeding the initial budget. Nevertheless, the palace was completed in 1830 by another architect.<ref name="BP">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Buckingham Palace]]</ref> Within the palace, he also designed what later came to be known as the [[White Drawing Room]], used by the royal family as a reception area and a backdrop for family portraits.<ref name="WDR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: The White Drawing Room]]</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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[[Category:Architects]] | [[Category:Architects]] | ||
[[Category:Londoners]] | [[Category:Londoners]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:39, 4 May 2026
John Nash (1752 – 1835) was a Welsh and British architect responsible for much of the layout of Regency London and the design of Buckingham Palace under King George IV.
Biography[edit | edit source]
In 1813, John was tasked to design Trafalgar Square as an open space for the public. The square was also designed to be dedicated to Admiral Horatio Nelson for his deeds during the Napoleonic Wars.[1]
Around 1826, John was commissioned by King George to redesign the Buckingham House into a palace. John lasted on the project until 1829, when he was fired for the extravagance of his designs and for greatly exceeding the initial budget. Nevertheless, the palace was completed in 1830 by another architect.[2] Within the palace, he also designed what later came to be known as the White Drawing Room, used by the royal family as a reception area and a backdrop for family portraits.[3]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate (mentioned in Database entry only)