Edwin Lutyens

Quick Facts

Full Name	Edwin Lutyens
Occupation	Architect
Date Of Birth	Mar 29, 1869(1869-03-29)
Age	155
Date Of Death	January 1, 1944, Marylebone, London, United Kingdom
Birthplace	England
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Aries

Edwin Lutyens Biography

Edwin Lutyens is one of the most popular and richest Architect who was born on March 29, 1869 in England, England, United Kingdom. Dubbed “the greatest British architect,” he played a role in designing and building New Delhi in India, known as Lutyens’ Delhi. Collaborated with Sir Herbert Baker on the India Gate. Also designed the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

He and Frank Lloyd Wright were contemporaries.

His parents named him after painter and sculptor Edwin Henry Landseer, who was good friends with his father. He had five children with Lady Emily Bulwer- Lytton.

Edwin Lutyens Net Worth

Edwin Lutyens is one of the richest Architect from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Edwin Lutyens 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He studied at the South Kensington School of Art from 1885 until 1887. He was employed by the practice of Ernest George and Harold Peto following graduation.

He designed various community buildings and houses throughout Ireland.

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Edwin Ranked on the list of most popular Architect. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Edwin Lutyens celebrates birthday on March 29 of every year.

What is Lutyens famous for?

Sir Edwin Lutyens, in full Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens, (born March 29, 1869, London, England—died January 1, 1944, London), English architect noted for his versatility and range of invention along traditional lines. He is known especially for his planning of New Delhi and his design of the Viceroy’s House there.

Why is Delhi called Lutyens?

Lutyens’ Delhi is an area in Delhi, India, named after the British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869–1944), who was responsible for much of the architectural design and building during the period of the British Raj, when India was part of the British Empire in the 1920s and 1930s and 1940s.

Who designed Delhi city?

EDWIN LUTYENS , the Edwardian architect who planned New Delhi nearly a century ago, intended it to serve as a grand imperial capital capable of holding its own against Washington or Paris. Sixty years after the end of the Raj, India’s influence has begun to equal his vision for its capital.

What was planned and designed by Edwin Lutyens?

Lutyens was commissioned in 1929 to design a new Roman Catholic cathedral in Liverpool. He planned a vast building of brick and granite, topped with towers and a 510-foot (160 m) dome, with commissioned sculpture work by Charles Sargeant Jagger and W. C. H. King.

Who is the architect of Rashtrapati Bhavan?

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