John White
Surveyor and builder in Marylebone for the Duke of Portland
About John White
Lived 1748 – 1813 (aged 64–65). John White was a British architect and surveyor.
John White, oil on canvas, c. 1800. Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
View of the house of John White, Thomas Hosmer Shepherd, 1850.
John White (1748–1813) was a property developer and surveyor to the Duke of Portland who was responsible for the development of the Duke's land in Marylebone, including Harley Street and what subsequently became Regent's Park.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John White?
Surveyor and builder in Marylebone for the Duke of Portland
When was John White born?
John White was born in 1748.
When did John White die?
John White died in 1813.
What was John White's occupation?
John White was an architect and surveyor.
What nationality was John White?
John White was British.
Sources & further reading
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