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José del Olmo (Pastrana, Guadalajara, 1638 – Madrid, 1702) was a Spanish architect. He was the younger brother of the architect Manuel del Olmo, with whom he had a close personal and professional collaboration. José's style is encompassed within the Baroque. His career was tied to the success and fall of Fernando de Valenzuela, minister of Charles II. He obtained the position of Aparejador de las obras reales (Foreman of Royal Works) first and Maestro de Obras Reales (Master of Royal Works) subsequently. From his position at the Court he received commissions from the aristocracy, such as the palaces of the Duke of Segorbe and the Duke of Infantado.