Charles Barry

Sir Charles Barry FRSA RA
Barry c. 1851
Born	(1795-05-23)23 May 1795 Westminster, London, England
Died	12 May 1860(1860-05-12) (aged 64) London
Occupation	Architect
Awards	Royal Gold Medal (1850)
Buildings	Palace of Westminster
Resting place	Westminster Abbey

Sir Charles Barry FRS RA (23 May 1795 – 12 May 1860) was a British architect, best known for his role in the rebuilding of the Palace of Westminster (also known as the Houses of Parliament) in London during the mid-19th century, but also responsible for numerous other buildings and gardens. He is known for his major contribution to the use of Italianate architecture in Britain,^[1] especially the use of the Palazzo as basis for the design of country houses, city mansions and public buildings. He also developed the Italian Renaissance garden style for the many gardens he designed around country houses.^[2]