William Henry Playfair
(1789-1857), ArchitectSitter in 1 portrait
after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1840s-1850s
NPG D8963
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John Amoore
22 January 2017, 13:33
Querying 1789 given as William Henry Playfair's date of birth which others give as July 1790. (I note that the National Records of Scotland website gives his birthdate as 1759 - but that is I think the date of birth of his uncle the engineer William Playfair -- checked 22nd January 2017 - I will hopefully remember to contact them tomorrow)