James Wyatt

(1746-1813)

English architect, born in Staffordshire, he closely followed the style of Robert Adam in his early days, so much so that Adam accused him of plagiarism. His reputation was made after winning a competition to redesign the Pantheon in London.

Works

• London Pantheon, Oxford Street, London (1772).
• Gothic Revival Country House, Fonthill Abbey, Wiltshire (1796-1813). Built for William Thomas Beckford.