Hugh Casson was a renowned Architect who had a net worth of $1.1 Million. Born in 1910, he was the Director of Architecture at the 1951 Festival of Britain on the South Bank of London. His career was incredibly diverse, as he was skilled in architecture, interior design, art, writing, and broadcasting.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1.1 Million (2024)
About
Served as the Director of Architecture at the 1951 Festival of Britain on the South Bank of London. His career was diverse and his talents were varied, encompassing not only architecture, but also interior design, art, writing, and broadcasting.
Before Fame
He studied at Eastbourne College in East Sussex, St. John's College in Cambridge, and the Bartlett School of Architecture in London. He then accepted a teaching position with the Cambridge School of Architecture, while working for the famed Christopher (Kit) Nicholson who also served as his mentor. He served in the Camouflage Service of the Air Ministry during World War II.
Trivia
He was a friend of the Royal Family and masterminded the interior design of royal yacht Britannia.
Family Life
His family was from Wales. He was the nephew of the esteemed actor, Sir Lewis Casson.
Associated With
He taught Prince Charles how to paint with watercolors.
