Mary Philadelphia Merrifield
British writer on art, and algologist (1804–1889) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mary Philadelphia Merrifield (née Watkins; 15 April 1804 – 4 January 1889) was a British writer on art and fashion. She later became an algologist (an expert on seaweed).
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Mary Philadelphia Merrifield | |
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Born | Mary Philadelphia Watkins 15 April 1804 Brompton, England |
Died | 4 January 1889(1889-01-04) (aged 84) Stapleford, Cambridgeshire, England |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Author & artist |
Spouse | John Merrifield (c.1791-1877) |
Children | 5, including Charles Watkins Merrifield and Frederick Merrifield. Other children Henry b.1830, Emily b.1835 & Edward b.1836 |
Parent | Sir Charles Watkins |
Relatives | Grand-daughters Margaret Verrall and Flora Merrifield |
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