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William Kent (1685–1748) was an English architect, landscape gardener, and furniture designer. He is best known for his role in the development of the English landscape garden style and for his work on several notable country houses, including Chiswick House and Kensington Gardens. Kent's designs and contributions also greatly influenced the aesthetic of 18th-century British architecture and interior design.

1685–1748·lived 62 years