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Biography for Benjamin Wyon

Nationality:British
Born:1802-01-09 - John Street, Blackfriars, London
Died:1858-11-21

Childhood

Medallist. Received instruction from his elder brother, Thomas Wyon the younger. Succeeded his father as Chief Engraver of the Seals in 1831. Subsequently engraved many dies of medals, usually signed: B. Wyon, Benj. Wyon, Wyon, B. Wyon S., etc.