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Armitage, Edward 1817-96
English painter

Born in London, he studied under Paul Delaroche and became professor at the Royal Academy schools in 1875. He produced paintings on historical and biblical subjects, including the frescoes Death of Marmion, and Personification of the Thames in the House of Lords.