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William Chambers
Born: February 23, 1723
Died: March 10, 1796 (aged 73)
Bio: Sir William Chambers was a Scottish-Swedish architect, based in London. Among his best-known works are Somerset House, London, and the pagoda at Kew. Chambers was a founder member of the Royal Academy.
Known for:
- Somerset House
- Casino at Marino
- Charlemont House
- The Orangery
- Albany