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Robert Adam
- Active
- 1743 — 1792
About
British neoclassical architect (1728–1792)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Robert Adam
- Born
- 1728-07-03
- Died
- 1792-03-03
- Occupation
- architect / archaeologist / politician / furniture designer / independent publisher
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain / United Kingdom
- Birthplace
- Kirkcaldy
Relationships
Family
- FatherWilliam Adam
- MotherMary Robertson
- SiblingJohn Adam
- SiblingJames Adam
- SiblingSusannah Adam
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
3 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1788-01-28 | Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh | Received |
| 1761 | Fellow of the Royal Society | Received |
| — | Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries | Received |
Notable Works
- Syon Househouse with park in Isleworth, west London, England, UK
- Lansdowne Househouse in Berkeley Square, City of Westminster, London, England, UK
- Culzean Castlecountry house incorporating earlier castle and tower house fabric, near Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
- Kedleston HallEnglish country house in Kedleston, Derbyshire, England, UK
- Pulteney BridgeGrade I listed bridge in Bath, Somerset, England
Education
- University of Edinburgh
- Royal High School
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q312635 ↗
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