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Herbert Baker
1862 – 1946
About this person
Wikipedia SummarySir Herbert Baker, Hon. DArch. Hon DCL was an English architect remembered as the dominant force in South African architecture, developing a Neo-Classical style which interacted theatrically with the landscape, and which projected Imperial strength and permanence. He was the most prominent and prolific architect of his generation.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
June 9, 1862
Kent
Date of death
February 4, 1946
Kent
Citizenship
United Kingdom · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Occupations & fields
architect
Awards & honours
Royal Gold MedalKnight Commander of the Order of the Indian EmpireFellow of the Royal Institute of British ArchitectsRoyal AcademicianKnight Bachelorhonorary doctor of the University of the Witwatersrand
Notable works
Caterpillar Valley (New Zealand) Memorial
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