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William Barnard Clarke (1806–1865) was an English architect, cartographer, archaeological writer, numismatist, art collector, and translator, best known for his detailed and accessible maps produced for the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (SDUK). A founder and first president of the Architectural Society of London in 1831, Clarke combined architectural precision with cartographic artistry. His works included the Celestial Atlas (1830) and a celebrated series of city plans—covering ancient and modern Rome as well as major European capitals such as Paris, Berlin, St. Petersburg, and Naples—often adorned with architectural vignettes. He also created archaeological plans and panoramic views of Pompeii, notably the House of Pansa, which reflected his deep antiquarian interests.