Andreas Palladio

Andrea Palladio was an Italian architect active in the Republic of Venice. Palladio, influenced by Roman and Greek architecture, primarily by Vitruvius, is widely considered to be the most influential individual in the history of architecture. Wikipedia
Born: November 30, 1508, Padua, Italy
Died: August 19, 1580, Maser, Italy
Nationality: Italian
Parents: Pietro della Gondola