Griffin, Walter Burley b. November 24, 1876 d. February 11, 1937 Architect. Walter Burley Griffin was an American architect and landscape architect who was influenced by the Chicago-based Prairie School. He achieved his greatest professional and public fame and recognition for his role in designing Australia's capital city, Canberra. In 1911, the Australian government announced an international competition to design the new capital city, and on May 12, 1912, Griffin's design was selected as winner from 137 entries. Graduating from the University of...[Read More] (Bio by: Steven Tynan) Christian Cemetery, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
b. November 24, 1876 d. February 11, 1937