George Gilbert Scott Architect

Sir George Gilbert Scott (13 July 1811 – 27 March 1878), styled Sir Gilbert Scott, was an English Gothic revival architect, chiefly associated with the design, building and renovation of churches and cathedrals, although he started his career as a leading designer of workhouses. He was one of the most prolific architects which Great Britain has produced, over 800 buildings being designed or altered by him.Scott was the architect of many iconic buildings, including the Midland Grand Hotel at St Pancras Station, the Albert Memorial, and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, all in London, St Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow, the main building of the University of Glasgow, and St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh.

Personal facts

Birth date	July 13, 1811
Birth place	Gawcott , Buckinghamshire
Date of death	March 27, 1878
Place of death	London

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Architect

Awards	Royal Gold Medal
Significant building	St Pancras railway station Foreign and Commonwealth Office University of Glasgow Albert Memorial St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel St Mary's Cathedral Edinburgh (Episcopal)