William Vertue
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| William Vertue | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Name | William Vertue |
| Nationality | British |
| Birth date | |
| Birth place | |
| Date of death | 1527 |
| Work | |
| Significant buildings | Bath Abbey, Tower of London, King's College Chapel, Cambridge |
William Vertue (died 1527) was a British architect specialising in Fan vault ceilings.
Along with his brother Robert he was involved in the construction of Bath Abbey,[1] the Tower of London (1501-1502) and possibly Henry VII's chapel at Westminster.[2]
He was also responsible for the fan vaulted ceiling at King's College Chapel, Cambridge,[1] and St. George’s Chapel, Windsor.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b A Building of Vertue. Bath Past. Retrieved on 2008-01-12.
- ^ Leedy, Walter C. (1975). "The Design of the Vaulting of Henry VII's Chapel, Westminster: A Reappraisal". Architectural History 18: 5–11+89–96. doi:.
- ^ The Building of Cardinal College, Oxford (Word). Retrieved on 2008-01-12.
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