Burges, William
Burges, William
(bûr`jĭz), 1827–81, English architect. An ardent proponent of Victorian medievalism, he was prominent in the Gothic revivalGothic revival,term designating a return to the building styles of the Middle Ages. Although the Gothic revival was practiced throughout Europe, it attained its greatest importance in the United States and England.
..... Click the link for more information. . Burges is known for his designs for Cork Cathedral (1862) and Trinity College, Hartford, Conn., and for the rebuilding of Cardiff Castle (1865).