William Chambers ( 1726 - 1796 )

Birth: Stockholm, Sweden (1726) Death: His house in Norton Street, Marylebone, London (08 March 1796) Burial: Poets' Corner, Westminster Abbey Profession: Architect Career: Worked for the HEIC; built the Pagoda at Kew Gardens; architect to George III; Comptroller of Works; designed Somerset House; one of the first members of the Royal Academy Honours: Kt 1771 Membership: Fellow Election Date: 25/04/1776.