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Birthdate: March 1, 1812
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Keppel Street, Bloomsbury, London, England
Died: September 14, 1852
Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin was an influential English architect, designer, artist, and critic acclaimed for his leadership in the Gothic Revival style of architecture. He created many churches in England, Ireland, and Australia, and also designed the interior of the Palace of Westminster in London, including the famous clock tower known as the Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben). Pugin’s innovative approach and commitment to Gothic Revival design have had a profound and enduring influence on architectural aesthetics, inspiring subsequent generations of designers.
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