Which highly influential Renaissance architect first gained fame as a sculptor, a career he allegedly abandoned after losing a contest to design the Florentine Baptistery doors?

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Brunelleschi is known for his work as an architect, particularly in designing the dome of the Florence Cathedral. However, he first gained fame as a sculptor and is said to have abandoned the profession after losing a contest to design the Florentine Baptistery doors to his rival, Lorenzo Ghiberti.

Which Highly Influential Renaissance Architect First Gained Fame as a Sculptor