James hoban architect biography

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    James Hoban

    Irish-American architect (1755–1831)

    For his son, the American lawyer, see James Hoban Jr.

    James Hoban (1755[1] – December 8, 1831[2]) was an Irish-American architect, best known for designing the White House.

    James hoban architect biography

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  • Where was james hoban born
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    • Early life and education

    Hoban was a Roman Catholic raised on the Desart Court estate belonging to the Earl of Desart in County Kilkenny, Ireland. He worked there as a wheelwright and carpenter until in 1779, when he was given an advanced student place in the Dublin Society's Drawing School on Lower Grafton Street in Dublin and studied under Thomas Ivory.[3] He excelled in his studies and received the prestigious Duke of Leinster's medal from the Dublin Society in November 1780 for his drawing, Brackets, Stairs, and Roofs.

    Hoban was an apprentice to Ivory from 1779 until he left to go to America, likely in 1785.[4]

    Hoban arrived in South Carolina by April 1787, where he designed numerous buildings includ