About William Smyth
Lived 1401 – 1490 (aged 88–89). William Smyth was an architect.
William Smyth (fl. 1465 – died 1490) was an English gothic architect responsible for the work including the fan vaults at Wells Cathedral, Sherborne Abbey and Milton Abbey. He may also have been the architect of the Church of St Bartholomew, Crewkerne.
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Who was William Smyth?
English Gothic architect
When was William Smyth born?
William Smyth was born in 1401.
When did William Smyth die?
William Smyth died in 1490.
What was William Smyth's occupation?
William Smyth was an architect.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Smyth. https://biography.guide/william-smyth-architect/
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