Archibald Simpson
(1790–1847) Scottish architect (1790-1847)
Archibald Simpson (1790–1847) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Archibald Simpson belongs to the chapter ‘The Enlightenment’ in this site’s history of architecture.
Archibald Simpson was born in Aberdeen and died in Aberdeen. Archibald Simpson trained at University of Aberdeen. Wikidata associates Archibald Simpson with Greek Revival architecture.
One of the best-known works is ‘Marischal College’. The catalogue has 2 buildings by Archibald Simpson. The dated buildings span the years 1593–1852. All the buildings in the catalogue are in Aberdeen City. According to Wikidata, buildings by Archibald Simpson belong to the ‘Historicism’ style.
Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Angelo Campioni, David Bates Douglass, François-Alexandre Duquesney, Auguste Molinos, and John Frazee.