Sir Roger Pratt | |
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Born | baptised Marsworth, Buckinghamshire | 2 November 1620
Died | Ryston, Norfolk | 20 February 1684
Nationality | English |
Occupation | Architect |
Buildings | Coleshill House Kingston Lacy |
Sir Roger Pratt (1620 – 20 February 1684) was an English gentleman-architect of the 17th century. He designed only five known buildings, but was highly influential, establishing a particularly English type of house, which was widely imitated.[1] He drew on a range of European influences, and also on the work of Inigo Jones, England's first classical architect. Pratt also served on official commissions, and in 1668 was the first English architect to be knighted for his services.[2]