Bulfinch

Bulfinch
/bool"finch'/, n.
1. Charles, 1763-1844, U.S. architect.
2. his son, Thomas, 1796-1867, U.S. author and mythologist.

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  • Bulfinch — [bool′finch΄] 1. Charles 1763 1844; U.S. architect 2. Thomas 1796 1867; U.S. writer & mythologist: son of Charles …   English World dictionary

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  • Bulfinch,Thomas — Bulfinch, Thomas. 1796 1867. American writer best known for his books popularizing Greek, Roman, Scandinavian, and Celtic mythology. * * * …   Universalium

  • Bulfinch, Charles — born Aug. 8, 1763, Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony died April 4, 1844, Boston, Mass., U.S. First professional U.S. architect. He studied at Harvard University and then toured Europe, visiting major architectural sites in France and Italy. Most… …   Universalium

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  • BULFINCH, Charles — (1763 1844)    Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Charles Bulfinch is thought to be the first native born North American architect. After studying at Harvard, he traveled across Europe, where he was introduced to the classical architecture of… …   Historical Dictionary of Architecture

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