Noble, Matthew |
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BORN 23 Mar 1817, Hackness, North Yorkshire (near Scarborough) - DIED 23 Jun 1876, London: 43 Abingdon Villas, Kensington CAUSE OF DEATH melancholia after his son died in a railway accident GRAVE LOCATION London: Brompton Cemetery, Old Brompton Road, West Brompton (5W 135,,9 x 6,,0) |
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Matthew Noble was the son of a stonemason. He was educated by his father. At an early age he left for London where he studied under John Francis (1780-1861). From 1845 onwards he exhibited at the Royal Academy. In 1856 he won the competition for the construction of a Wellington monument in Manchester. He also created the statue of Prince Albert at Albert Square, Manchester. His work can be found in Westminster Abbey and St. Paul's Cathedral. Related persons • executed grave monument for Allan, John • made a sculpture of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of |
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 The grave of Matthew Noble at Brompton Cemetery, London. Picture by Androom (19 Aug 2017) |
Sources • Matthew Noble - Wikipedia (EN) |
