Beatrix Birnie Philip

(1857-1896)

British artist and designer

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Beatrice Whistler (also known as Beatrix or Trixie; 12 May 1857 – 10 May 1896) was born in Chelsea, London on 12 May 1857. She was the eldest daughter of ten children of the sculptor John Birnie Philip and Frances Black. She studied art in her father's studio and with Edward William Godwin who was an architect-designer. On 4 January 1876 she became the second wife of Edward Godwin. Following the death of Godwin, Beatrice married James McNeill Whistler on 11 August 1888.

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Born	Beatrice Birnie Philip 12 May 1857 Chelsea, London, England, UK
Died	10 May 1896 (aged 38) Hampstead Heath, London, England, UK
Zodiac	Taurus
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Edward William Godwin 1833-1886 · British architect · m. 1875 info edit

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James Abbott McNeill Whistler 1834-1903 · American painter · m. 1888 info edit

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