Peter Denys
Peter Denys DL (1760-1816) was a British drawing master, later patron of the arts and landowner.
He was the son of the language teacher Peter Denys (sometimes Denyss), who was himself the son of a Swiss emigrant.[2]
Denys was High Sheriff of Northamptonshire in 1812.
Denys married his pupil, Lady Charlotte Fermor (1766–1835), daughter of George Fermor, 2nd Earl of Pomfret.[2] With her income of £4,000 a year, he bought Sloane Place in London, and Fremington, Yorkshire.[2]
Their son was the politician, Sir George Denys, 1st Baronet (1788-1857).
References[]
- ^ Burke, Sir Bernard, The General Armory, London, 1884, p.280; as seen on his hatchment in Easton Neston Church
- ^ a b c http://www.pastellists.com/Articles/Denys.pdf[bare URL]
Categories:
- 1760 births
- 1816 deaths
- High Sheriffs of Northamptonshire
- Deputy Lieutenants of Northamptonshire