Modern English biography, volume 2 (of 4), I-Q

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The second volume of Frederic Boase's monumental biographical dictionary, covering notable figures of the English-speaking world from the Victorian era. An indispensable reference work documenting the lives of scientists, artists, politicians, and adventurers of the nineteenth century.

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I'ANSON, EDWARD (eld. son of Edward I'Anson 1775–1853, surveyor and architect). b. St. Laurence, Pountney hill, London 25 July 1812; ed. at Merchant Taylors'; exhibited 18 designs at R.A. 1830–80; architect in city of London 1837 to death; surveyor for St. Bartholomew's hospital 18 Dec. 1871; designed British and Foreign Bible Society's buildings, Queen Victoria st. 1866, Merchant Taylors' school at the Charterhouse opened 1875, and greater part of the fine buildings in the City built exclusively for offices; restored Dutch church in Austin Friars and that of St. Mary, Abchurch; F.R.I.B.A. 1840, pres. 1886 to death, wrote many papers for its Transactions; author of Detached essays and illustrations, Architectural Publication soc. 1853. d. 28 Clanricarde gardens, Bayswater, London 30 Jany. 1888. bur. at Headley in Hampshire.