Whistler (surname)
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The Whistler family are a notable artistic family from the south of England whose members include the prominent English national figures, brothers Rex Whistler
and Laurence Whistler
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Rex Whistler
Reginald John 'Rex' Whistler was a British artist, designer and illustrator.-Biography:Rex Whistler was born in Eltham, Kent, the son of Henry and Helen Frances Mary Whistler...
and Laurence Whistler
Laurence Whistler
Sir Alan Charles Laurence Whistler, CBE was a British poet and artist who devoted himself to glass engraving, on goblets and bowls blown to his own designs, and on large-scale panels and windows in churches and private houses...
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Family Members (currently living)
- Caroline (Robin) Whistler (1944-), writer and illustrator. Married James RaviliousJames Ravilious-Early life:Ravilious was born in Eastbourne, the second son of the neo-romantic artist Eric Ravilious.Having previously studied as an accountant, Ravilious made a career change and entered into St Martin's School of Art, London, in 1959 under the assumed name of Souryer...
in 1970. Two children, Ben Ravilious and Ella. - Daniel Whistler (1954- ), documentary film maker.
- Frances (Fan) Whistler (1957- ), literary editor for the Oxford University PressOxford University PressOxford University Press is the largest university press in the world. It is a department of the University of Oxford and is governed by a group of 15 academics appointed by the Vice-Chancellor known as the Delegates of the Press. They are headed by the Secretary to the Delegates, who serves as...
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Family Members (deceased)
- Rex WhistlerRex WhistlerReginald John 'Rex' Whistler was a British artist, designer and illustrator.-Biography:Rex Whistler was born in Eltham, Kent, the son of Henry and Helen Frances Mary Whistler...
(1905-1944), artist, designer and illustrator. Brother of Laurence. - Laurence WhistlerLaurence WhistlerSir Alan Charles Laurence Whistler, CBE was a British poet and artist who devoted himself to glass engraving, on goblets and bowls blown to his own designs, and on large-scale panels and windows in churches and private houses...
(1912-2000), poet and glass engraver. Brother of Rex. Married Jill FurseFurse (surname)Furse is a Devon surname as well as one of several names for the evergreen shrub more widely known as Gorse. The name is believed to be derived from Old English: fyrse . the name is often compared to that of Furze that is also found in Cornwall....
in 1939 (she died in 1944). He married her sister Theresa in 1950. - Theresa Whistler (née FurseFurse (surname)Furse is a Devon surname as well as one of several names for the evergreen shrub more widely known as Gorse. The name is believed to be derived from Old English: fyrse . the name is often compared to that of Furze that is also found in Cornwall....
), (1927-2007), children's author and biographer of Walter de la MareWalter de la MareWalter John de la Mare , OM CH was an English poet, short story writer and novelist, probably best remembered for his works for children and the poem "The Listeners"....
. Obituary - Simon Whistler (1940-2005), viola player and glass engraver. M.1 Jenny Helsham (violinist) (1971). M.2 Maggie Faultless (1997) (violinist, leader of the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra). Obituary