John Thomas Rochead
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John Thomas Rochead was a British
architect
.
He was born and raised in Edinburgh
, and worked for a number of years as an apprentice of David Bryce
. From around 1841 to 1870, Rochead lived and worked in Glasgow.
In 1849 he won a competition for his design for the Royal Arch
, Dundee
, which was built the following year.
He also designed the Wallace Monument
, completed in 1869.
Rochead died suddenly of angina, also in Edinburgh, and is buried at Grange Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, one son and a daughter.
British people
The British are citizens of the United Kingdom, of the Isle of Man, any of the Channel Islands, or of any of the British overseas territories, and their descendants...
architect
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
.
He was born and raised in Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
, and worked for a number of years as an apprentice of David Bryce
David Bryce
David Bryce FRSE FRIBA RSA was a Scottish architect. Born in Edinburgh, he was educated at the Royal High School and joined the office of architect William Burn in 1825, aged 22. By 1841, Bryce had risen to be Burn's partner...
. From around 1841 to 1870, Rochead lived and worked in Glasgow.
In 1849 he won a competition for his design for the Royal Arch
Royal Arch
The Royal Arch was erected in Dundee between 1849 and 1853 to commemorate a visit to the city by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1844.The Royal Arch, , consisted of a large, triumphal arch, flanked by two smaller side arches, and surmounted by two central turrets. It was 80 feet across...
, Dundee
Dundee
Dundee is the fourth-largest city in Scotland and the 39th most populous settlement in the United Kingdom. It lies within the eastern central Lowlands on the north bank of the Firth of Tay, which feeds into the North Sea...
, which was built the following year.
He also designed the Wallace Monument
Wallace Monument
The National Wallace Monument is a tower standing on the summit of Abbey Craig, a hilltop near Stirling in Scotland. It commemorates Sir William Wallace, the 13th century Scottish hero....
, completed in 1869.
Rochead died suddenly of angina, also in Edinburgh, and is buried at Grange Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, one son and a daughter.