Thomas Wyon the elder
Thomas Wyon the elder (1767–1830) of the Wyon family was an English engraver of dies, who became Chief Engraver of the Seals.
Also recorded as Thomas Wyon · Thomas, the elder Wyon · Thomas, I Wyon · Thomas Wyon the Elder
Thomas Wyon the elder
- Name
- Thomas Wyon the elder
- Born
- 1767
- Died
- 1830
- Known for
- English Chief Engraver of the Seals
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Occupation
- engraver · businessperson · medalist
- Languages
- English
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• Name — Thomas Wyon the elder • Born — 1767 • Died — 1830 • Known for — English Chief Engraver of the Seals • Children — Thomas Wyon the younger, Benjamin Wyon, Edward William Wyon
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Thomas Wyon the elder (1767 – 1830) was an engraver and medallist. Thomas Wyon the elder was born in 1767 and died in 1830.
Life
Life
He was the eldest of the four sons of George Wyon, an engraver. Around 1796, he went into business in Birmingham with his brother Peter, father of William Wyon, as a general die-engraver. They resided at Lionel Street in 1797. Wyon engraved many dies for tokens, especially part of the Coventry series of buildings. From 1800 he carried on business in London, and on 30 September 1816 was appointed Chief Engraver of the Seals. He died on 18 October 1830 in Nassau Street, London.
Personal life
Personal life
Wyon was the father of Thomas Wyon the younger, Benjamin Wyon, and Edward William Wyon the sculptor.
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the headings Thomas Wyon, Thomas, the elder Wyon, Thomas, I Wyon and Thomas Wyon the Elder. His recorded language was English. He was the child of George Wyon. 3 children are recorded: Edward William Wyon, Thomas Wyon the Younger and Benjamin Wyon.
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1767
Thomas Wyon the elder born at Birmingham.
1830
Thomas Wyon the elder died.
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Thomas Wyon the elder was born in Birmingham.
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Thomas Wyon the elder is recorded as engraver, businessperson and medalist.
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