About Alexander Petrie
Lived 1842 – 1949 (aged 106–107). Alexander Petrie was an architect.
Alexander Petrie (–1905) was a Scottish architect, prominent in the second half of the 19th century and first half of the 20th. He designed several notable buildings, mainly churches, several of which are now of listed status.
Life and career Petrie was born in Paisley around 1842.
After gaining an interest in architecture, he became a pupil of John Thomas Rochead and began working in Glasgow in 1871. His practice was continued by his sons as A. Petrie & Sons upon his death in 1905. Dowanhill Free Church, Glasgow, Scotland (1880) – now Category C listed
Death Petrie died in 1905, aged around 63.
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Who was Alexander Petrie?
Scottish architect, c. 1842–1905
When was Alexander Petrie born?
Alexander Petrie was born in 1842.
When did Alexander Petrie die?
Alexander Petrie died on 28 September 1949.
What was Alexander Petrie's occupation?
Alexander Petrie was an architect.
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· DBpedia: Alexander Petrie (architect)
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