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Wyatville, Sir Jeffrey
architect; b. 3 August 1766; d. 18 February 1840.
His name was originally Wyatt, a son of Samuel Wyatt. He exhibited at the Royal Academy after 1786, was created associate in 1823, and royal academician in 1826. From 1784 to 1799 he worked with his father and his uncle, James Wyatt. In 1799 he went into partnership with a builder and engaged in extensive government contracts. He enlarged Wollaton Hall, Nottinghamshire (1804), Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire (1818-1820), Chatsworth in Derbyshire, and other residences. From 1824 until his death he was architect in charge of Windsor Castle. He completed the guadrangle and staircase of George III, rebuilt the Brunswick Tower, etc. August 12, 1824, his name was changed to Wyatville by royal license. December 9, 1828, he was knighted. His Illustrations of Windsor Castle, edited by Henry Ashton, was published in 1841 (2 vols. folio). A list of his works is given in the Architectural Publication Society's Dictionary.
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