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David Hamilton (11 May 1768 – 5 December 1843) was a Scottish
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David Hamilton (11 May 1768 – 5 December 1843) was a Scottish architect
An architect is a person who plans, designs and oversees the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to provide services in connection with the design of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the buildings that h ...
based in Glasgow
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. He has been called the "father of the profession" in Glasgow.
Career
Notable works include Hutchesons' Hall, Nelson Monument inGlasgow Green
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History
In ...
and Lennox Castle. The Royal Exchange in Queen Street is David Hamilton's best known building in Glasgow. It was completed in 1829, built around an existing mansion house dating from 1778. It now serves as the city's Gallery of Modern Art.
In 1835, Hamilton came third in the competition to design the Houses of Parliament
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(London) and won £500. He was the only Scottish architect to win a prize for his entry.
He is known to have been sculpted by both William Mossman
William Mossman (18 August 1793 – 23 June 1851) was a Scottish sculptor operational in the early 19th century, and father to three sculptor sons.
Life
Said to be a descendant of James Mossman (1530–1573), Mossman was born in West Linton, t ...
and Patric Park.
Thomas Gildard and John Thomas Rochead were trained by him.
He was father-in-law to the architect James Smith and maternal grandfather of the infamous Madeleine Smith.
Gallery of his work
Hafton House
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Hunters Quay,
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Argyll and Bute
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See also
* Eglinton Tournament Bridge Designed by David Hamilton & restored in 2008.References
Further reading
* H.M. Colvin, ''A Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840'' (1997) p. 449-452External links
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