Edward Orme
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| Born | 1775 Manchester, U.K. |
| Died | 28 September 1848 London, U.K. |
| Resting place | Kensal Green Cemetery |
| Occupation(s) | Engraver, property developer |
| Spouse | Hester Edmonds |
| Children | 3 sons, 2 daughters |
| Parent(s) | Aaron Orme Margaret Walmsley |
| Relatives | Daniel Orme (brother) |
Edward Orme (1775–1848) was a British engraver, painter and publisher of illustrated books. He was also a property developer in Bayswater, where Orme Square was named after him.
Early life
Edward Orme was born in 1775 in Manchester.[1][2] His father, Aaron Orme, made fustian; his mother was Margaret Walmsley.[2] He had three brothers: Robert, Daniel and William.[2]
Career
Orme was an engraver and painter.
Orme opened a shop as a printmaker on
Orme began purchasing land for development in
Personal life and death
Orme married Hester Edmonds, also known as Etty Edmonds, on 22 June 1802 at St George's, Hanover Square.[2] They had three sons and two daughters.[2] They resided at 6 Fitzroy Square in Fitzrovia, London.[2] He died on 28 September 1848.[2] He was first buried at St Mary's in Paddington and later moved to Kensal Green Cemetery.[2]
References
- ^ "Edward Orme (Biographical details)". The British Museum. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
- ^ doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/37824. Retrieved 27 December 2016. (Subscription or UK public library membershiprequired.)
- ^ a b c d "Orme, Edward". The Science Museum. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
- ^ "Edward Orme (1775-1848), Engraver, printseller and property developer". National Portrait Gallery. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
- ^ a b Walford, Edward (1878). "Notting Hill and Bayswater". Old and New London. Vol. 5. London. pp. 177–188. Retrieved 27 December 2016 – via British History Online.
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External links
Media related to Edward Orme at Wikimedia Commons
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