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James Fergusson FRS | |
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Born | 22 January 1808 |
Died | 9 January 1886 (aged 77) |
Resting place | Highgate Cemetery |
Father | William Fergusson (physician) |
James Fergusson FRS (22 January 1808 – 9 January 1886) was a Scottish architectural historian, mainly remembered for his interest in Indian historical architecture and antiquities. He was an important figure in the 19th-century rediscovery of ancient India. He was originally a businessman, and though not formally trained as an architect, designed some buildings and decorative schemes.