Francis John WILLIAMSON

Background

WILLIAMSON, Francis John was born in July 1833 in Hampstead. Son of Francis Edward Williamson.

Education

Studied at private school, Hampstead. Articled pupil of the late J. H. Foley, Resident Advisor

Career

Works: statues of Queen Victoria, Australia, India, London, et cetera; the first statue of Queen Victoria in Ireland; Dean Milman in Saint Paul’s Cathedral; various public statues in various parts of the British Isles; numerous portraits of many of the Royal Family executed for Queen Victoria, et cetera; many ideal and private commissions.Assistant to him for some years. After which started practising at Esher, where he has resided ever since.

Interests

• Various.

Connections

Father:

Francis Edward Williamson