John Howard Angas b. 5 October 1823

Also known as Agricola, Hon J. H. Angas
  • Artist (Painter)
Pastoralist and member of parliament, John Howard Angas was also a natural history painter. He painted birds, insects, and flowers, but no surviving work is known. His brother George French Angas was also a painter.
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Name
John Howard Angas
Also known as:
  • Agricola
  • Hon J. H. Angas
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Member of Parliament (ANZSIC code: 75) (Member of Parliament Member for the Barossa district in 1871-76 and Member of the Legislative Council from 1887-94)
  • Pastoralist (ANZSIC code: 01)
Birth date
5 October 1823
Birth place
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England, UK
Death date
17 May 1904
Death place
Angaston, SA
Active Period
  • c.1849 - c.1889
Arrival
  • September 1843 (Arrived Adelaide on board the 'Madras')
Residence
  • 1856 - 17 May 1904 Angaston, Barossa Valley, SA
  • c.1854 - c.1856 England, UK
  • c.September 1843 - c.1854 Adelaide, SA
  • c.5 October 1823 - c.September 1843 Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England, UK
Training
  • University of London, England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions

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