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Marcus Bourne Huish

1843 – 1921

English barrister and art collector

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About Marcus Bourne Huish

Lived 1843 – 1921 (aged 77–78). Marcus Bourne Huish was a British art collector, art historian, jurist and barrister.

Marcus Bourne Huish (25 November 1843 – 4 May 1921) was an English barrister, writer and art dealer.

He was the son of Marcus Huish of Castle Donington and his wife Margaret Jane Bourne. His mother died in 1847 and in 1849 his father remarried Frances Sarah Darwin, daughter of Sir Francis Sacheverel Darwin. Bourne was the editor of The Art Journal from 1881 to 1892 and was the first managing director of the Fine Art Society. He was the Honorary Librarian of The Japan Society of the UK.

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Important facts

Born
1843
Birth century
19th century
Died
1921
Occupation
Art collector, art historian, jurist, barrister
Nationality
United Kingdom
Also known as
Marcus Bournel Huish, Marcus B. Huish

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Marcus Bourne Huish?

English barrister and art collector

When was Marcus Bourne Huish born?

Marcus Bourne Huish was born in 1843.

When did Marcus Bourne Huish die?

Marcus Bourne Huish died in 1921.

What was Marcus Bourne Huish's occupation?

Marcus Bourne Huish was an art collector, art historian, jurist and barrister.

What nationality was Marcus Bourne Huish?

Marcus Bourne Huish was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marcus Bourne Huish

· Wikidata: Q6758048

· DBpedia: Marcus Bourne Huish

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