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Also Known As Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Born March 1, 1812 • London • England
Died September 14, 1852 (aged 40) • London • England
Notable Works “Contrasts” • “True Principles of Pointed or Christian Architecture”
Movement / Style Gothic Revival
Subjects Of Study Gothic Revival

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