John Verge was an English architect, builder, pioneer settler in the Colony of New South Wales, who migrated to Australia and pursued his career there.
11 Facts About John Verge
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John Verge brought more comprehensive range of Regency style than any contemporary architects.
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John Verge's design indicates the increasing of sophistication compared to previous architect's design.
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Many generations of the John Verge family had been bricklayers and stonemasons.
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John Verge married to Catherine Bowles at the age of twenty-two and went to London.
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John Verge was patronised by many of prominent businessmen and colonists.
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John Verge died on 9 July 1861 at the age of 79 in Austral Eden.
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John Verge was buried as an Anglican in St Thomas's burial ground in Port Macquarie.
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John Verge is credited with Elizabeth Bay House, built at adjacent Elizabeth Bay for Alexander Macleay, the Colonial Secretary.
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John Verge is creditted with reviving interest in the works of John Verge.
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John Verge seems to tire and falter when trying to coordinated all the parts into a whole.