About Edward Troye
Lived 1808 – 1874 (aged 66). Edward Troye was an American painter.
Edward Troye (12 July 1808 – 25 July 1874) was a Swiss-born American painter best known for his portraits of Thoroughbred horses.
Early life and background Troye was born on July 12, 1808, in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Career as painter
Life in Kentucky On July 16, 1839, Troye married Corneila Van de Graff of Scott County, Kentucky, and settled in Central Kentucky where he lived for the next 35 years. Wagner West Australian
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Who was Edward Troye?
Swiss-American painter (1808–1874)
When was Edward Troye born?
Edward Troye was born on 12 July 1808 in Switzerland.
When did Edward Troye die?
Edward Troye died on 25 July 1874 in Georgetown.
What was Edward Troye's occupation?
Edward Troye was a painter.
What nationality was Edward Troye?
Edward Troye was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edward Troye. https://biography.guide/edward-troye/
MLA: "Edward Troye." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/edward-troye/.
Chicago: "Edward Troye." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/edward-troye/.
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