William de Morgan

(1839-1917)

British potter and tile designer

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William Frend De Morgan (16 November 1839 – 15 January 1917) was an English potter, tile designer and novelist. A lifelong friend of William Morris, he designed tiles, stained glass and furniture for Morris & Co. from 1863 to 1872. His tiles are often based on medieval designs or Islamic patterns, and he experimented with innovative glazes and firing techniques. Galleons and fish were popular motifs, as were "fantastical" birds and other animals. Many of De Morgan's tile designs were planned to create intricate patterns when several tiles were laid together.

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Born	William Frend De Morgan 16 November 1839 Gower Street, London
Died	15 January 1917 (aged 77) London
Zodiac	Scorpio
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Evelyn de Morgan 1855-1919 · Pre-Raphaelite artist · m. 1887 info edit

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Augustus de Morgan · Father · 1806-1871 · Mathematician and logician edit info

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William Morris · Friend · 1834-1896 · British textile artist, author, and socialist edit info

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William Morris · Friend · 1861-1936 · American actor edit info

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