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Joseph Paxton (1801-1865), English gardener and architect

Joseph Paxton (1801-1865), English gardener and architect


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Joseph Paxton (1801-1865), English gardener and architect

Joseph Paxton (1801-1865), English gardener and architect. Paxton was Superintendent of the Duke of Devonshires gardens at Chiswick and Chatsworth from 1826, and designer of the Crystal Palace, built to house the Great Exhibition of 1851. He set up the Daily News, appointing Charles Dickens as editor, and was Liberal MP for Coventry from 1854. Paxton was born into abject poverty but died a very wealthy man. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson

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Architect Crystal Palace Gardener Gardening Great Exhibition 1851 Joseph Paxton Liberal Liberal Party Member Of Parliament Paxton Robert Wilson Sir Joseph Sir Joseph Paxton Wilson


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This print showcases the remarkable figure of Joseph Paxton, an influential English gardener and architect. Born into destitution, Paxton's life journey is a testament to his indomitable spirit and extraordinary talent. Serving as the Superintendent of the Duke of Devonshire's gardens at Chiswick and Chatsworth from 1826, he transformed these landscapes into breathtaking works of art. However, it was Paxton's crowning achievement that solidified his place in history - the iconic Crystal Palace. Designed to house the Great Exhibition of 1851, this architectural marvel stands as a symbol of innovation and progress during the Victorian era. Beyond his horticultural prowess, Paxton also dabbled in journalism by establishing the Daily News with none other than Charles Dickens as its editor. Not content with just shaping landscapes and influencing public opinion through media outlets, Paxton ventured into politics as well. He became a Liberal Member of Parliament for Coventry in 1854, further cementing his status as a multifaceted statesman. In this engraving from "The Life & Times of Queen Victoria" we witness Sir Joseph Paxton exuding confidence and determination. His legacy lives on through his contributions to architecture, gardening, journalism, politics - all while defying societal expectations imposed upon him due to humble beginnings. This print serves not only as a tribute to one man's incredible achievements but also reminds us that greatness can emerge from even the most challenging circumstances.

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