HAWKSMOOR, NICHOLAS


Meaning of HAWKSMOOR, NICHOLAS in English

Hawks ‧ moor, Nicholas /ˈhɔːksmʊəʳ/ BrE AmE

(1661–1736) a British ↑ architect (=someone who designs buildings) who worked with Sir Christoper Wren on St Paul's Cathedral and built many churches in London. He is known for combining the ↑ classical style of ancient Rome with the Gothic style.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.