William Archer b. 16 May 1820

  • Architect (Architect / Interior Architect / Landscape Architect),
  • Artist (Painter)
Although best-known as an architect, William Archer was also a talented botanical artist. He assisted Dr Joseph Hooker at Kew Gardens with the 'Florae Tasmaniae' when he and his family were living in England in 1856-1858.
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Name
William Archer
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Architect (Architect / Interior Architect / Landscape Architect)
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Politician
  • Architect
Birth date
16 May 1820
Birth place
Launceston, Tas.
Death date
15 October 1874
Death place
Tasmania
Burial place
Longford churchyard, Longford, Tas.
Active Period
  • c.1840 - c.1871
Residence
  • 1874 - 15 October 1875 Tasmania
  • 1871 - 1874 Melbourne, Vic.
  • 1859 - 1871 Hobart Town, Tas.
  • c.1859- England, UK
  • 1858 - 1859 Tasmania
  • c.1856 - c.1858 England, UK
  • October 1842 - 1856 Tasmania
  • c.1842 Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, UK
  • c.1838 - c.1842 London, England, UK
  • c.16 May 1820 - c.1838 Launceston, Tas.
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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