Augustus Pugin
Born in Bloomsbury, LondonBorn on 1st of March 1812
Died on 14th of September 1852
1812 - 1852. English architect
Trained in father’s architectural office in London. Designed and modelled much of the decorations and sculpture for the Houses of Parliament. Designed several Roman Catholic Churches including Birmingham cathedral and St Oswald’s, Liverpool. Did much to revive Gothic architecture in England.
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