John Mylne (died 1667)
John Mylne (1611 – 24 December 1667), sometimes known as "John Mylne junior", or "the Younger", was a Scottish master mason and architect who served as Master Mason to the Crown of Scotland. Born in Perth, he was the son of John Mylne, also a master mason, and Isobel Wilson.
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John Mylne, painted by an unknown artist around 1650 | |
| Born | 1611 Perth, Scotland |
| Died | 24 December 1667 (aged 55–56) Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Buildings | Tron Kirk, Edinburgh Cowane's Hospital, Stirling Panmure House, Angus |
Practising as a stonemason, he also took on the role of architect, designing as well as building his projects. He was one of the last masters of Scottish Renaissance architecture, before new styles were imported by his successors. Alongside his professional career, he also served as a soldier and politician. He married three times but had no surviving children.
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