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Theatre Architects

Theatre Architects


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John Jerdan

Born: 1875 (Edinburgh)

Died: 1947 (Edinburgh)

John Jerdan was born in 1875, the son of architect James Jerdan and Helen Watson, Edinburgh.

Jerdan was educated at the Edinburgh Institution from 1888-1889 and articled to his father. During that period he attended the classes at Heriot-Watt University, where his father taught architecture and building construction. He also attended the Trustees classes at the Royal Scottish Academy.

Jerdan was admitted to the Royal Institute of British Architects in July 1911 and became a member of the Edinburgh Architectural Association that year, later serving on its Council.

Jerdan died of bronchitis in March 1947. His wife had predeceased him on Christmas day 1945.

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