John Thomas Baines b. 27 November 1820

Also known as Timothy Touchemoff, Thomas Baines
  • Artist (Painter)
John Thomas Baines spent most of his life in Africa, although he travelled to Australia to join the North Australian Expedition of 1855. Always an explorer and adventurer, he travelled with his sketchbook and a keen eye.
Name
John Thomas Baines
Also known as:
  • Timothy Touchemoff
  • Thomas Baines
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Naturalist (ANZSIC code: 6910)
  • Explorer (ANZSIC code: 6910)
  • Writer (ANZSIC code: 9002)
  • Coach-builder (ANZSIC code: 23) (Coach-builder Apprenticed as a coach-builder)
Birth date
27 November 1820
Birth place
King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, UK
Death date
8 May 1875
Death place
Durban, South Africa
Active Period
  • c.1845 - c.1895
Arrival
  • 1855 (Arrived Port Phillip aboard the Blue Jacket)
Residence
  • c.1857- England, UK
  • 1855 - July 1857 Australia
  • c.1852- England, UK
  • 1845 - 8 May 1875 South Africa
  • c.27 November 1820 - c.1845 England, UK
Training
  • Horatio Nelson's Classical and Commercial Academy
  • Mr Beloe's school, King's Lynn, Norfolk
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870