George Gilbert b. 3 December 1815

Also known as George Alexander Gilbert
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
George Gilbert founded the first magazine in Victoria, and helped found the Melbourne debating society. He was a multi-talented artist, but was eventually declared bankrupt. Pursuing fortune, he travelled to New Zealand to participate in the gold rush.
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Name
George Gilbert
Also known as George Alexander Gilbert
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Printmaker)
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • police magistrate
  • assistant gold commissioner
  • inventor
  • art teacher
  • photographer
Birth date
3 December 1815
Birth place
Portsmouth, England, UK
Death date
c.1889
Active Period
  • 1841 - 1861
Arrival
  • November 1841 (Melbourne, VIC on board the Diamond.)
Residence
  • 1815 - 1841 Portsmouth, England, UK
  • c.1851 - c.May 1853 Sandhurst (Bendigo), VIC
  • c.November 1845 - c.February 1846 Eastern Hill, East Melbourne, VIC
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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