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Robert Frier | |
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| Born | 14 May 1818 |
| Died | 2 September 1893 (aged 75) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
Robert Frier (14 May 1818 - 2 September 1893) was a Scottish painter.
Life[edit]
His father was William Frier (c. 1776 - 12 May 1852), a baker from Colstoun, south of Haddington.
His mother was Jean Jamieson (14 June 1772 - 24 March 1855) from Garvald, East Lothian. William and Jean married on 19 June 1801 in Edinburgh.
Robert Frier was born on 14 May 1818 in Edinburgh. Robert was originally a draper, but with a talent for art his occupation became artist.
He married Margaret Palmer (c. 1824 - 29 April 1888) from Colvend, Dumfriesshire. Robert and Margaret married on 7 November 1845 in Edinburgh.
Most of their children also became artists, but Robert (7 May 1857 - 17 March 1869), Alice (1 March 1854 - 4 April 1862) and Arthur (2 August 1864 - 21 December 1864) died when young.
Art[edit]
Death[edit]
He died on 2 September 1893 in Coldingham.
Works[edit]
References[edit]
Category:1818 births
Category:1893 deaths
Category:Scottish male painters