James Wyatt was an English architect who played a significant role in the development of neoclassical and Gothic Revival architecture in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He designed several important buildings, including Fonthill Abbey and the Radcliffe Observatory in Oxford. Wyatt's work was characterized by its elegance and attention to detail, making him one of the most influential architects of his time. His contributions to British architecture have left a lasting legacy, with many of his buildings still standing as examples of neoclassical and Gothic Revival styles.