Colen Campbell
Scottish architect and architectural writer (1676–1729)
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Summary
Colen Campbell was born on June 15, 1676[1], in Brodie Castle[2]. He died on September 13, 1729[3], in London[4]. He worked as an architect[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (234 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Scotland[8]
- Educated at: University of Edinburgh[9]
- Notable work: Mereworth Castle[10]
- Member of: Faculty of Advocates[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Commons category: Colen Campbell[13]
- Family name: Campbell[14]
- Work location: Edinburgh[15], London[16]
- Described at URL: http://arch-pavouk.cz/index.php/architekti/1248-campbell-colen[17]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[19]
- Commons Creator page: Colen Campbell[20]
- Has works in the collection: National Gallery of Art[21], Yale Center for British Art[22]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[23]
Why It Matters
Colen Campbell has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Colen Campbell born?
Colen Campbell's place of birth was Brodie Castle[2].
Where did Colen Campbell die?
Colen Campbell passed away in London[4].
What did Colen Campbell do for work?
Colen Campbell worked as an architect[5] and writer[6].
Where did Colen Campbell go to school?
Colen Campbell was educated at University of Edinburgh[9].