William Henry Playfair was an architect active, particularly in Scotland and in Northern Ireland, in the 19th century. He was born in London, England on 15 July 1790, the younger son of architect James Playfair (born 1755, died 1794). He died in Edinburgh, Scotland on 19 March 1857 and was buried in Dean Cemetery.
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