What is recorded here
Richard Cassels died in County Kildare in 1751, leaving behind Leinster House and a career that helped shape Irish Palladian architecture. Born in Germany to a family of builders, he moved to Dublin in 1728 and designed temples, palaces, and public buildings across Ireland. His work evolved from grand porticos to quieter facades, suggesting rather than declaring its classical roots.
Why this person is known: Irish architect
- Place of death
- Kildare
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