James Fergusson (architect)

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James Fergusson FRS
Born	22 January 1808 Ayr
Died	9 January 1886 (aged 77) London
Resting place	Highgate Cemetery
Parent	William Fergusson (physician) (father)

James Fergusson FRS (22 January 1808 – 9 January 1886) was a Scottish-born architectural historian, mainly remembered for his interest in Indian historical architecture and antiquities. He was an important figure in the 19th-century rediscovery of ancient India. He was originally a businessman, and though not formally trained as an architect, designed some buildings and decorative schemes.