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Robert Adam was a British neoclassical architect. Born on 3 July 1728 in Kirkcaldy, Adam died on 3 March 1792 in London at the age of 63.
Positions held include member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain. Notable works include Syon House, Lansdowne House and Culzean Castle. Adam studied at University of Edinburgh and Royal High School. Honours include Fellow of the Royal Society, Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries.
With a Wikipedia article in 46 languages, Robert Adam is No. 23,809 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 3 July 1728, Kirkcaldy
- Died
- 3 March 1792, London (aged 63)
- Country
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Known as
- Architect, archaeologist, politician
- Field
- Art
- Education
- University of Edinburgh, Royal High School
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 46
Did you know
Lived to 63.
Shares a birthday with Franz Kafka and Julian Assange.
One of 7 people in the Index born in Kirkcaldy, with Adam Smith.
Has a Wikipedia article in 46 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- —Member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain
Connections
- FatherWilliam Adam
- MotherMary Robertson
- SiblingJohn Adam
- SiblingJames Adam
- SiblingSusannah Adam
One has a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Fellow of the Royal Society1761
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh1788
- Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries
Notable works
- Syon House
- Lansdowne House
- Culzean Castle
- Kedleston Hall
- Pulteney Bridge
- Harewood House
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