George Russell French
George Russell French (1803–1881), antiquary, was born in London in 1803. After being privately educated he became an architect, and was for many years surveyor and architect to the Ironmongers' Company. French was an accomplished scholar, and devoted his leisure to antiquarian researches.
George Russell French
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- Born
- 1803 · Wanstead.
- Died
- 1881 · London.
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Occupation
- writer · architect · historian
- Languages
- English
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George Russell French (1803–1881), antiquary, was born in London in 1803. After being privately educated he became an architect, and was for many years surveyor and architect to the Ironmongers' Company. French was an accomplished scholar, and devoted his leisure to antiquarian researches.
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Born at Wanstead in 1803, died in London in 1881.
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St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London. Lithograph by G. Hawkins after G. R. French., by George Russell French
George Russell French · Wellcome Collection, London · Wellcome Collection
St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London. Coloured lithograph by G. Hawkins after G. R. French., by George Russell French
George Russell French · Wellcome Collection, London · Wellcome Collection
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- A short description of his activities as an architect and historian. The Builder. November 5 / 1881
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