João Antunes

João Antunes
Born1642
Braga, Portugal
Died1712 (aged 69–70)
Lisbon, Portugal
Occupation(s)Architect, stonemason

João Antunes (1642–1712) was a Portuguese architect and master mason, considered to be one of the most important architects of Baroque architecture. Antunes served as royal architect during the reign of King Pedro II of Portugal and is responsible for a number of famous landmarks in Lisbon, such as the National Pantheon at Santa Engrácia, and the tomb of Saint Joana, Princess of Portugal.

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