James Hoban
James Hoban (1755 – December 8, 1831) was an Irish-American architect, best known for designing the White House.
James Hoban | |
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Waxen bas-relief on glass of Hoban, c. 1800 | |
| Born | 1755 Callan, County Kilkenny, Ireland |
| Died | December 8, 1831 (aged 75–76) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Alma mater | Royal Dublin Society School of Drawing in Architecture (later the National College of Art and Design) |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Spouse | Susanna Sewall |
| Children | James Hoban Jr. |
| Buildings | The White House Belcamp House Charleston County Courthouse Rossenarra House |
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