About Richard Adams
Lived 1791 – 1835 (aged 43–44). Richard Adams was a painter and architect.
Richard Adams (1791–1835) was a Scottish painter and architect, who built the Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist of Buenos Aires.
Biography
He was born in Scotland, and arrived in Buenos Aires in 1825, along with a group of Scottish settlers. His first job in Argentina was the construction of housing for the settlers in the Santa Catalina, (now Llavallol).
Richard Adams was the architect of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, the first Anglican temple of South America. He also built the Presbyterian Church of St. Andrew's for the Scottish community of Argentina.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Richard Adams?
painter (1791-1835)
When was Richard Adams born?
Richard Adams was born in 1791 in Scotland.
When did Richard Adams die?
Richard Adams died in 1835 in Buenos Aires.
What was Richard Adams's occupation?
Richard Adams was a painter and architect.
What nationality was Richard Adams?
Richard Adams's recorded nationality: Scottish people.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Richard Adams (architect)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richard Adams. https://biography.guide/richard-adams-painter/
MLA: "Richard Adams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/richard-adams-painter/.
Chicago: "Richard Adams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/richard-adams-painter/.
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