Frederic Villiers b. 1852

Also known as Sir Frederick Villiers
  • Artist
A war artist and correspondent, Villiers came to Australia on lecture tours on five occasions. His first round-the-world tour was in 1880, the second in 1895 when he probably met Arthur Streeton, who painted his portrait.
Name
Frederic Villiers
Also known as Sir Frederick Villiers
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist
Other Occupation
  • war artist (ANZSIC code: 7600) -
  • war correspondent (ANZSIC code: 7600) -
Birth date
1852
Death date
1922
Active Period
  • c.1880 - c.1899
Arrival
  • c.1880
Residence
  • - South Africa
  • c.1899 Australia
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Legacy data. Source 'unknown'