Edwin Lutyens

Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens OM (March 29 1869 - January 1 1944), was arguably the greatest British architect of the 20th century (some have said the greatest since Wren, others, simply, the greatest). He designed many English country houses and was instrumental in the design and building of New Delhi. He was born and died in London. His surname is pronounced "Lut-chens."

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OM - March 29 - 1869 - January 1 - 1944 - British - Architect - 20th century - English - Country house - New Delhi - London

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He studied Architecture at South Kensington School of Art, London from 1885 to 1887. After college he joined the Ernest George and Harold Ainsworth Peto architectural practice. It was here that he first met Sir Herbert Baker.

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South Kensington School of Art - Ernest George - Harold Ainsworth Peto - Sir Herbert Baker

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