Nelson William Illingworth
Nelson William Illingworth (August 1862 – 26 June 1926) was an English sculptor and colourful bohemian. Illingworth was born in Portsmouth, England, son of Thomas Illingworth, plasterer, and his wife Sarah, née Harvey. He studied at the Lambeth art school and emigrated to Australia in 1892.
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Nelson William Illingworth
- Born
- 1862 · Portsmouth.
- Died
- 1926
- Nationality
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Occupation
- artist · sculptor
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Nelson William Illingworth (August 1862 – 26 June 1926) was an English sculptor and colourful bohemian. Illingworth was born in Portsmouth, England, son of Thomas Illingworth, plasterer, and his wife Sarah, née Harvey. He studied at the Lambeth art school and emigrated to Australia in 1892.
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Born at Portsmouth in 1862, died in 1926.
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