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Hoban

American  
[hoh-buhn] / ˈhoʊ bən /

noun

  1. James, c1762–1831, U.S. architect, born in Ireland: designed the White House.


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Barry Hoban: Former record holder for the most Tour de France stage wins by a British rider having claimed eight between 1967 and 1975.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

“People see them, and people will talk to us, and say, ‘I didn’t realize this problem with Bea Gonzalez,’” Hoban said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2024

He recently boasted to White House guests that the mansion was designed and built by an Irish American, James Hoban.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 11, 2023

It’s also a building that Biden has previously boasted was designed by an Irishman, architect James Hoban.

From Washington Post • Sep. 9, 2022

Hoban keeps “Jerry” on the job and his job is to make folks laugh.

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