John Burdett Wittenoom b. 1789

Also known as Rev John Burdett Wittenoom
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
A sketcher, teacher and clergyman, he established a Classical School in Perth and became a willing patron and participant in the cultural life of the colony. Wittenoom was the only clergyman in the colony between 1830 and 1836.
Name
John Burdett Wittenoom
Also known as Rev John Burdett Wittenoom
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • clergyman (ANZSIC code: 9540) -
  • teacher (ANZSIC code: 8220) -
Birth date
1789
Birth place
England, UK
Death date
23 January 1855
Death place
Perth, Western Australia
Active Period
  • 1832
Arrival
  • 1830 (Fremantle, WA, vessel; Wanstead)
Residence
  • 1830 - 1855 Perth, Western Australia
  • 1789 - 1829 England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870