John Burdett Wittenoom b. 1789

  • Artist (Draughtsman)
A sketcher, teacher and clergyman, he established a Classical School in Perth and became a willing patron and participant in the cultural life of the colony. Wittenoom was the only clergyman in the colony between 1830 and 1836.
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Name
John Burdett Wittenoom
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Draughtsman)
Other Occupation
  • clergyman
  • teacher
Birth date
1789
Birth place
England, UK
Death date
23 January 1855
Death place
Perth, Western Australia
Active Period
  • 1832
Arrival
  • 30 January 1830 (Fremantle, WA, vessel; Wanstead)
Residence
  • 1830 - 23 January 1855 Perth, Western Australia
  • 1789 - 1829 England, UK
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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