Inigo Jones

1573-1652. English architect and scene designer, also called "British Vitruvius", because he introduced the neo-classical style as formulated by Vitruvius to England. After travels to Italy, he started working for the English monarchy in 1603, designing sets and costumes for court masques. Rivalry between him and the playwright Ben Jonson.

Most important architectural designs: the Banqueting House, Whitehall, the Queen's House, Greenwich, and the Piazza at Covent Garden.

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