Some famous architects who used the Greek Revival style in their designs include:
1. Benjamin Henry Latrobe: Latrobe was one of the first American architects to embrace the Greek Revival style, and he designed numerous public buildings in this style, including the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.
2. Thomas Jefferson: While primarily known as the third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson also had a keen interest in architecture. He incorporated Greek Revival elements into his designs, most notably seen in his own home, Monticello, in Virginia.
3. Charles Barry: Barry was an English architect who is most famous for his work on the Houses of Parliament in London. The building's iconic façade is a prime example of the Greek Revival style.
4. Leo von Klenze: A German architect, von Klenze is known for his Greek Revival designs in Munich, including the Glyptothek, a museum housing Greek and Roman sculptures, and the Walhalla, a hall of fame memorial to famous Germans.
5. William Wilkins: Wilkins was an English architect who designed many important buildings in the Greek Revival style, such as the National Gallery in London and the University College London's main building.
6. Friedrich von Gärtner: Another German architect, von Gärtner was known for his Greek Revival architecture in Munich. His most famous work is the Königsbau of the Munich Residenz, which incorporated classical Greek elements.
These architects played a significant role in popularizing and defining the Greek Revival style during the 18th and 19th centuries.
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