Benjamin Henry Latrobe

Summary

Benjamin Henry Latrobe is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Fulneck Moravian Settlement^[2]. He was born on May 1, 1764^[3]. He died in New Orleans^[4]. He died on September 3, 1820^[5]. He worked as an architect^[6], civil engineer^[7], naturalist^[8], painter^[9], and draftsperson^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,495 views/month, #6,978 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Benjamin Henry Latrobe's place of birth was Fulneck Moravian Settlement^[2].
• Benjamin Henry Latrobe passed away in New Orleans^[4].
• Benjamin Henry Latrobe was born on May 1, 1764^[3].
• Benjamin Henry Latrobe was born on 1766^[12].
• Benjamin Henry Latrobe died on September 3, 1820^[5].
• Burial took place at Louisiana^[13].
• Benjamin Henry Latrobe is buried at Saint Louis Cemetery No. 1^[14].
• Benjamin Henry Latrobe's father was Benjamin La Trobe^[15].
• A child of Benjamin Henry Latrobe was Benjamin Henry Latrobe, II^[16].
• A child of Benjamin Henry Latrobe was Henry Sellon Boneval Latrobe^[17].
• A child of Benjamin Henry Latrobe was John H. B. Latrobe^[18].
• A child of Benjamin Henry Latrobe was Lydia Sellon La Trobe^[19].
• Benjamin Henry Latrobe held citizenship in United States^[20].
• Benjamin Henry Latrobe held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[21].
• Benjamin Henry Latrobe worked as an architect^[6].
• Benjamin Henry Latrobe's professions included civil engineer^[7].
• Benjamin Henry Latrobe's professions included naturalist^[8].
• Benjamin Henry Latrobe worked as a painter^[9].
• Benjamin Henry Latrobe's professions included draftsperson^[10].
• Benjamin Henry Latrobe worked as an engineer^[22].
• Benjamin Henry Latrobe held the position of Architect of the Capitol^[23].
• Benjamin Henry Latrobe held the position of Architect of the Capitol^[24].
• Benjamin Henry Latrobe's education included a stint at Fulneck School^[25].
• A notable student of Benjamin Henry Latrobe was Robert Mills^[26].
• A notable work attributed to Benjamin Henry Latrobe is Hammerwood Park^[27].

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Origins and Family

Benjamin Henry Latrobe was born in Fulneck Moravian Settlement^[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 1, 1764^[3] and 1766^[12]. His father was Benjamin La Trobe^[15].

Education

Benjamin Henry Latrobe's education included a stint at Fulneck School^[25]. Studied under John Smeaton^[28], an engineer^[29], 1724–1792^[30], of Kingdom of Great Britain^[31], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society^[32], specialised in civil engineer^[33] and Samuel Pepys Cockerell^[34], an architect^[35], 1754–1827^[36], of Kingdom of Great Britain^[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect^[6], civil engineer^[7], naturalist^[8], painter^[9], draftsperson^[10], and engineer^[22]. Positions held include Architect of the Capitol^[23], an appointed office^[38], in United States^[39], founded in 1793^[40]. A notable student of Benjamin Henry Latrobe was Robert Mills^[26].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Hammerwood Park^[27], an English country house^[41], in United Kingdom^[42]; United States Capitol^[43], a capitol building^[44], in United States^[45], founded in 1793^[46]; National Statuary Hall^[47], an exhibition space^[48], in United States^[49]; Old Senate Chamber^[50], a room^[51], in United States^[52]; Old Supreme Court Chamber^[53], a room^[54], in United States^[55]; and St. John's Episcopal Church^[56], a Protestant church building^[57], in United States^[58], founded in 1816^[59].

Personal Life

Children include Benjamin Henry Latrobe, II^[16], a civil engineer^[60], 1806–1878^[61], of United States^[62], specialised in construction industry^[63]; Henry Sellon Boneval Latrobe^[17], an architect^[64], 1793–1817^[65], of United States^[66]; John H. B. Latrobe^[18], an inventor^[67], 1803–1891^[68], of United States^[69]; and Lydia Sellon La Trobe^[19], 1791–1878^[70].

Death and Burial

Benjamin Henry Latrobe died on September 3, 1820^[5]. He died in New Orleans^[4]. The cause of death was yellow fever^[71]. Recorded place of burial include Louisiana^[13] and Saint Louis Cemetery No. 1^[14].

Why It Matters

Benjamin Henry Latrobe ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,495 views/month, #6,978 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[72] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[73]

FAQs

Where was Benjamin Henry Latrobe born?

Born in Fulneck Moravian Settlement^[2], Benjamin Henry Latrobe…

Where did Benjamin Henry Latrobe die?

Benjamin Henry Latrobe passed away in New Orleans^[4].

Who were Benjamin Henry Latrobe's parents?

Benjamin Henry Latrobe's father was Benjamin La Trobe^[15].

What did Benjamin Henry Latrobe do for work?

Benjamin Henry Latrobe worked as architect^[6], civil engineer^[7], naturalist^[8], painter^[9], and draftsperson^[10].

Where did Benjamin Henry Latrobe go to school?

Benjamin Henry Latrobe was educated at Fulneck School^[25].