Barry, Sir Charles (1795-1860), a British architect, designed some of the most important buildings of his day. He first achieved fame in 1831 with his design of the Travellers’ Club in Pall Mall, London. Buildings designed by Barry include the Reform Club in London, the Manchester Athenaeum, and the present houses of Parliament. His work was greatly influenced by Italian High Renaissance architecture.
Barry was born on May 23, 1795, in London. He died on May 12, 1860.
