Robert Adam was a Scottish architect who lived from 1728 to 1792. His work is exemplary of Georgian architecture and many of his structures still stand. Migrating to London early in his career, he designed the Admiralty Arch at Whitehall. That and Bowood House survive to this day.
Robert Adam's travels took him to Italy in the mid 1700's where he studied the ruins of ancient Roman buildings, including the Palace of Diocletian. Soon after his return to England, he gained appointment in 1762 as the sole architect to the king and Board of Works.
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In 1768 he resigned his position in favor of a political career, whereupon he entered parliament as member for the county of Kinross.
Robert Adam never strayed far from architecture, however. Along with his brother, James Adam, Robert Adam headed one of England's most successful architecture firms until his death. He was so revered that he is buried in Westminster Abbey.
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