Background
Bowen was the eldest son of James Bowen, painter and topographer, of Shrewsbury, where he was born in that city.
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John Bowen
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Bowen studied local antiquities under his father. Traced out the pedigrees of Shropshire families, and became skilful in deciphering and copying ancient manuscripts.
Career
He died on 19 June 1832, aged 76.
