Person Edwards; George (1694 - 1773) Edwards George 1694 - 1773 British Male Stratford, Essex, England 03 April 1694 23 July 1773 Burial: West Ham churchyard, London

Plaistow (after retirement)

Natural history Education: By Mr Hewitt, clergyman of Leystonstone Career: Apprenticed in Fenchurch Street, London; travelled to Holland, Norway where he was suspected of being a spy (1718), and France (1719-1720); drew and sold colour pictures of animals; James Theobald (FRS 1725) was his patron; Sir Hans Sloane (FRS 1685) recommended his appointment as Librarian, Royal College of Physicians (1733); published 'History of birds' (1743-1764); died of cancer Memberships: FSA (1752) Medals and prizes: Copley Medal 1750 Withdrew 26 April 1744 Fellow 10/11/1757 26 April 1744 Sources: Bulloch's Roll; DNB References: John H Appleby, 'James Theobald, FRS (1688-1759), Merchant and Natural Historian' in NR 1996 vol 50 pp 179-189 David E Allen, 'Top-Drawer Birdman', review of A Stuart Mason, George Edwards: the Bedell and his Birds in NR 1993 vol 47 pp 316-317 Notes: First citation and list of proposers from certificate: 'Withdrawn 26 April 1744'. [See JB] International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa 1996 ISBN 0-9696035-3-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 3 Apr 1694 - 23 Jul 1773 NA8052 21/11/2001 Andyg Pmab 14/01/2026 RS_NET\VidaM Yes 649eeaf0-f214-4ca8-8715-be3bce7946b0