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Also known as Sir John Vanbrugh, John Vanbrugh Sir, John Vanbrough, John Verbrugh, John Van Brugg, Sir John Vanburgh, John, Sir Vanbrugh

English architect and dramatist (1664–1726)

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John Vanbrugh was a male playwright, architect, writer, and general contractor from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Born in the City of London in 1664, he was a member of the Whigs political party. His architectural work is associated with the English Baroque movement, and his notable work includes Castle Howard. He also wrote in the English language, with works such as the comedy *Pilgrim* and *Confederacy*.

Vanbrugh received the award of Knight Bachelor. He died in London in 1726 from asthma, a natural cause. He is buried at St Stephen Walbrook in the City of London. His works are held in collections such as the Yale Center for British Art. He is described by sources including the *Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary* and the *Encyclopædia Britannica* 11th edition.

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Works: 21

Top works

Pilgrim. a Comedy. in Five Acts
Dramatic Works of Wycherley, Congreve, Vanbrugh, and Farquhar
Sir John VanBrugh
Complete Works of Sir John Vanbrugh Volume 3
Provok'd Wife. a Comedy, As Written by Sir John Vanburgh... . As Performed at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane. Regulated from the Prompt-Book, ... by Mr. Hopkins, Prompter

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Key facts

Born: ( 1664-01-24 ) 24 January 1664 (baptised) , London, England
Died: 26 March 1726 (1726-03-26) (aged 62) , Westminster , England
Occupation: Architect
Buildings: Blenheim Palace , Castle Howard , Seaton Delaval Hall , Grimsthorpe Castle , Stowe House , Kings Weston House

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