Basic Biographical Details

Name:	Sir Anthony Alexander
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Born:
Died:	1637
Bio Notes:	Sir Anthony Alexander was the second son of William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling. He studied at the University of Glasgow and in July 1626 had license to travel abroad making the Grand Tour for three years. On his return he was appointed Master of Works to the King in Scotland along with James Murray. Anthony Alexander owed the appointment to the influence of his father who was Secretary of State for Scotland. The warrant indicates that he had gained proficiency in architecture. The office was confirmed in 1634 after the death of James Murray but Alexander died three years later in London on 17 September 1637. He had been knighted in 1635. He may have been associated with Argyll's Lodging but Colvin states that this lacks proper authority.

References

The following books contain references to this :
	Author(s)	Date	Title	Part	Publisher	Notes
	Colvin, Howard	2008	A Biographical Dictionary of British Architects 1600-1840		London: YUP. 4th edition
	RCAHMS		Inventory of Stirlingshire			p277
	Scots Peerage		Scots Peerage			viii, 178. (by J Balfour Paul)