About William Roos
Lived 1808 – 1878 (aged 70). William Roos was an engraver and painter.
William Roos (1808 – 4 July 1878) was a Welsh artist and engraver. Several of Roos' portraits, mainly of notable Welsh figures, are owned by the National Library of Wales.
Life history Roos was born in 1808 to Thomas and Mary Roose of Bodgadfa, Amlwch on the Isle of Anglesey. Although no exact date of birth exists, he was christened on 30 April 1808. In 1858, at the National Eisteddfod at Llangollen, Roos' paintings The Death of Owen Glyndwr and The Death of Captain Wynn at Alma won the second place prize.
A popular portrait painter, several of his portraits are now held at the National Museum of Wales, including oils of preacher Christmas Evans, Thomas Charles, John Cox, and poet Talhaiarn. The Museum also houses several mezzotints and lithograph portraits by him.
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Who was William Roos?
British artist (1808-1878)
When was William Roos born?
William Roos was born on 30 April 1808 in Amlwch.
When did William Roos die?
William Roos died on 4 July 1878.
What was William Roos's occupation?
William Roos was an engraver and painter.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Roos (artist)
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