About Santiago Bonavía
Lived 1695 – 1759 (aged 63–64). Santiago Bonavía was a Spanish and Italian architect.
Santiago Bonavía (1695–1759) was an Italian architect and painter who was active in Spain during the 18th century.
Called in 1731 by King Philip V of Spain, Cardinal Infante Luis de Chinchón commissioned him in 1739 the construction in Madrid of the Church of Sts. Justus and Pastor, today's Pontifical Basilica of Saint Michael.
Bonavia was member of the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando since its creation by royal decree in 1744. He became director of the Architecture department in 1753.
List of works Pontifical Basilica of Saint Michael Royal Palace of Aranjuez
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Santiago Bonavía?
Italian painter and architect (1695–1759)
When was Santiago Bonavía born?
Santiago Bonavía was born in 1695 in Piacenza.
When did Santiago Bonavía die?
Santiago Bonavía died in 1759 in Aranjuez.
What was Santiago Bonavía's occupation?
Santiago Bonavía was an architect.
What nationality was Santiago Bonavía?
Santiago Bonavía was Spanish and Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Santiago Bonavía. https://biography.guide/santiago-bonavia/
MLA: "Santiago Bonavía." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/santiago-bonavia/.
Chicago: "Santiago Bonavía." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/santiago-bonavia/.
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