Rodrigo Gil de Hontañón

Rodrigo Gil de Hontañón (* 1500 in Rascafría, † 1577 in Segovia) was a Spanish Renaissance architect.

Rodrigo came from a family of architects and was the son of Juan Gil de Hontañón and brother of Juan Gil de Hontañón the Younger. After the death of his father he succeeded him as the architect of the Cathedral of Segovia ( 1526).

He was one of the most respected and busiest architects Spain.

Works

  • St. James ( Church ), Medina de Rioseco ( 1533 - ).
  • Builder of the Cathedral of Salamanca ( 1538).
  • Casa de la Salina, Salamanca ( 1538).
  • Palais Monterrey, Salamanca ( 1539).
  • Facade of Colegio Mayor San Ildefonso. University of Alcalá de Henares ( 1543-1583 ).
  • Convento de las Bernarda ( Cistercian convent ) (Salamanca ) ( 1552).
  • Palais Guzmanes, Leon ( 1559-1566 ).
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