Robert Janyns
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Robert Janyns was an English
gothic
architect, not to be confused with Robert Janyns, Jr.
. He worked on All Souls College, the chapel of Merton College and the Divinity School
, Oxford
.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
gothic
Gothic architecture
Gothic architecture is a style of architecture that flourished during the high and late medieval period. It evolved from Romanesque architecture and was succeeded by Renaissance architecture....
architect, not to be confused with Robert Janyns, Jr.
Robert Janyns, Jr.
Robert Janyns was an English gothic architect, who was likely responsible for part of the design of the Henry VII Lady Chapel at Westminster Abbey. He should not be confused with the other Robert Janyns. He also worked at Windsor Castle, Burford church, and Richmond Palace.-References:...
. He worked on All Souls College, the chapel of Merton College and the Divinity School
Divinity School, Oxford
The Divinity School is a medieval building and room in the Perpendicular style in Oxford, England, part of the University of Oxford. Built 1427–83, it is the oldest surviving purpose-built building for university use, specifically for lectures and discussions on theology...
, Oxford
Oxford
The city of Oxford is the county town of Oxfordshire, England. The city, made prominent by its medieval university, has a population of just under 165,000, with 153,900 living within the district boundary. It lies about 50 miles north-west of London. The rivers Cherwell and Thames run through...
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