Calixto de Loira

(1840–1872) Spanish architect (1840-1872)

Calixto de Loira (Spain, 1840–1872) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Calixto de Loira belongs to the chapter ‘Industrialisation’ in this site’s history of architecture.

Calixto de Loira was born in Ferrol. Calixto de Loira trained at Superior Technical School of Architecture of Madrid.

One of the best-known works is ‘Colón Cemetery, Havana’. The catalogue has one building by Calixto de Loira. The dated building is from 1876.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Federico Aparici y Soriano, Joan Martorell, Jeroni Granell i Mundet, Adolfo del Castillo, and Jerónimo Cuervo.

• Colón Cemetery, Havana