Inigo Jones facts for kids
This page is about the architect. For the British general, see Inigo Jones (British Army officer). For the meteorologist and farmer, see Inigo Owen Jones.
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Inigo Jones
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Portrait of Inigo Jones painted by William Hogarth in 1758 from a 1636 painting by Sir Anthony van Dyck
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| Born | 15 July 1573 London, England
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| Died | 21 June 1652 (aged 78) Somerset House, London, England
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| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Buildings | Banqueting House, Whitehall Queen's House Wilton House Covent Garden |
Inigo Jones (born Ynyr Jones; 15 July 1573 – 21 June 1652) was a very important architect in England and Wales. He was the first to use Roman ideas of balance and order in his buildings.
Jones brought the beautiful classical style of ancient Rome and the Italian Renaissance to Britain. He designed famous buildings like the Queen's House, which was the first building in England built in a pure classical style. He also designed the Banqueting House, Whitehall. Jones even planned the layout for Covent Garden square, which became a model for other areas in London. Besides buildings, he was a major designer for plays and shows, especially for royal events. He worked with the famous writer Ben Jonson on many of these.
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