William Henry Playfair
William Henry Playfair | |
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| Born | 15 May 1790 London, England |
| Died | 19 March 1857 (aged 66) Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Parent | James Playfair |
| Buildings | National Gallery of Scotland Old College, University of Edinburgh Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Royal Scottish Academy Building Dollar Academy |
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William Henry Playfair FRSE (15 July 1790 – 19 March 1857) was a prominent Scottish architect in the 19th century who designed the Eastern, or Third, New Town and many of Edinburgh's neoclassical landmarks.