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Mylne
Mylne is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Alfred Mylne (1871–1951), Scottish yacht designer * John Mylne (d.1621), Scottish master mason * John Mylne (d.1657), "John Mylne of Perth", Scottish master mason * John Mylne (1611–1667), "John Mylne junior", Scottish architect and master mason * Louis George Mylne (1843–1941), Anglican Bishop of Bombay from 1876 to 1897 * Robert Mylne (1633–1710), Scottish architect and master mason * Robert Mylne (1733–1811), Scottish architect and engineer * Robert William Mylne (1817–1890), British architect and geologist * Walter Myln (d. 1558), Scottish Protestant martyr * William Mylne (1734–1790), Scottish architect and engineer * William Chadwell Mylne (1781–1863), British engineer and architect See also * Milne (surname) Milne is a surname of Scottish origin, from the same source as Miller (surname), Miller, and may refer to: Military * Sir Alexander Milne, 1st Baronet, British admiral * Archibald Ber ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Mylne (architect)
Robert Mylne (4 January 1733 – 5 May 1811) was a Scottish architect and civil engineer, particularly remembered for his design for Blackfriars Bridge in London. Born and raised in Edinburgh, he travelled to Europe as a young man, studying architecture in Rome under Piranesi. In 1758, he became the first Briton to win the triennial architecture competition at the Accademia di San Luca. This made his name known in London, and won him the rivalry of fellow Scot Robert Adam. On his return to Britain, Mylne won the competition to design the new Blackfriars Bridge over the Thames in London, his design being chosen over those of established engineers, such as John Smeaton. He was appointed surveyor to the New River Company, which supplied drinking water to London, and Surveyor of the Fabric of St Paul's Cathedral, where he was responsible for maintaining the building designed by Sir Christopher Wren. Both positions he held for life. Mylne designed a number of country houses and city ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Mylne (1611–1667)
John Mylne (1611 – 24 December 1667), sometimes known as "John Mylne junior", or "the Younger", was a Scottish master mason and architect, who served as Master Mason to the Crown of Scotland. Born in Perth, he was the son of John Mylne, also a master mason, and Isobel Wilson. Practising as a stonemason, he also took on the role of architect, designing as well as building his projects. He was one of the last masters of Scottish Renaissance architecture, before new styles were imported by his successors. Alongside his professional career, he also served as a soldier and politician. He married three times but had no surviving children. Career Mylne learned his trade from his father, assisting him with projects including the sundial at Holyrood Palace. In 1633 Mylne was made a burgess of the royal burgh of Edinburgh, and was admitted to the Edinburgh lodge of masons, both due to his father's position.Colvin, p.569-70 He was first appointed to the town council in 1636 and, in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Mylne (1633–1710)
Robert Mylne (1633 – 10 December 1710) was a Scottish stonemason and architect. A descendant of the Mylne family of masons and builders, Robert was the last Master Mason to the Crown of Scotland, a post he held from 1668 until his death. Biography Robert was a member of the Mylne family of masons and architects. His grandfather, John Mylne (died 1657), served as Master Mason to the Crown from 1631 to 1636, when he resigned in favour of his eldest son, also named John Mylne (1611–1667). His second son, Alexander Mylne (1613–1643), was an architectural sculptor, who carved statues for Parliament House. Robert was the son of Alexander Mylne, and served his apprenticeship with his childless uncle John. After his apprenticeship, Mylne undertook his first known building project at John Wood's Hospital, Upper Largo, Fife, in 1665. In 1668 he was engaged to build a new mercat cross at Perth, to replace one destroyed by Oliver Cromwell's army in 1652. After his uncle's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfred Mylne
Alfred Mylne (1872–1951) was a Scottish yacht designer, born in Glasgow. He founded A Mylne & Co. in 1896. Work Alfred Mylne was apprenticed to the Scottish shipbuilders Napier, Shanks and Bell, and went on to work as a draftsman and apprentice to George Lennox Watson. Watson was the designer of the Royal Yacht HMY ''Britannia'', the racing cutter first owned by Edward, Prince of Wales. Mylne set up his own office in 1896. In 1906, Mylne was involved in establishing the International Metre Rule, a yacht-racing handicap rule. Mylne designed a number of race-winning boats, including the 19-metre class cutter '' Octavia'' in 1911. Four 15-metre class yachts and the early 12-metre class ''Cyra'' are listed as built to his designs, as well as the 8 metre ''Raven''. Boat designer Uffa Fox was a close friend of Mylne, and the latter appears regularly in the books Fox wrote before the Second World War. When Sir William Burton had his 12-metre class yacht, ''Marina'', desi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Mylne
William Mylne (1734–1790) was a Scottish architect and engineer. He is best known as the builder of the North Bridge, which links the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Scotland. He was the younger brother of Robert Mylne, architect and designer of Blackfriars Bridge in London. Early life William was descended from the Mylne family of stonemasons and architects. He was the second son of Thomas Mylne, Deacon of the mason's guild, who built the original Edinburgh Royal Infirmary to designs by William Adam. Like his elder brother Robert, William attended the Royal High School. He then served time as an apprentice stonemason.Colvin, pp.685-686 Grand tour In autumn 1753 he left Edinburgh for Paris, where he studied at the École des Arts under the architect Jacques-François Blondel. As well as part-time study, he also undertook paid work, learning the art of marble carving, to supplement the minimal allowance from his father. The following year, at the suggestion of James ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Chadwell Mylne
William Chadwell Mylne, Fellow of the Royal Society, FRS (6 April 1781 – 25 December 1863) was an English people, English civil engineer and architect. He was descended from a Scottish family of masons and architects, and was the second son of Robert Mylne (architect), Robert Mylne (1733–1811), surveyor to the New River Company, and builder of the first Blackfriars Bridge in London. Career Initially, William's elder brother Robert was intended to take over his father's business, but when Robert opted for a military career, William began to assist his father, surveying land for the Eau Brink Cut, on the River Great Ouse, in 1797.Colvin, pp.686-687 He also undertook work on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal, Gloucester and Berkeley Canal. In 1804, Mylne was employed by the New River Company as assistant to his father, and upon his father's retirement in November 1810, he became chief engineer of the Company, a post he held until 1861. From 1819 he was engaged in layi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert William Mylne
Robert William Mylne, FRS FRSE FGS FRIBA (14 June 1817 – 2 July 1890) was an English architect, civil engineer and geologist. Life Mylne was born in Great Amwell, Hertfordshire, the son of William Chadwell Mylne (1781–1863) and grandson of Robert Mylne (1733–1811), both of whom were chief engineers of the New River Company. His mother was Mary Smith Coxhead (1791-1884). Robert William himself also practiced as an architect and engineer. In 1836 he worked on designing new docks at Sunderland, and he traveled to Italy and Sicily in the early 1840s. He acted as his father's assistant for twenty years, becoming an authority on water supply. He was later appointed Engineer to the Limerick Water Company, and provided a fresh-water supply for one of the Spithead forts. He wrote a number of books, primarily on the subject of the geology of London, as well as producing several geological maps of the area. His 1856 "Map of the Geology and Contours of London and its Environs", prod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Mylne (d
John Mylne was the name of three Scottish master masons: * John Mylne (d.1621) *John Mylne (d.1657), "John Mylne of Perth", son of the above *John Mylne (1611–1667) John Mylne (1611 – 24 December 1667), sometimes known as "John Mylne junior", or "the Younger", was a Scottish master mason and architect, who served as Master Mason to the Crown of Scotland. Born in Perth, he was the son of John Mylne, als ..., "John Mylne junior", son of the above See also * John Milne (other) {{hndis, Mylne, John ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louis George Mylne
Louis George Mylne (1843 – 1921) was the Bishop of Bombay from 1876 until 1897. Career Born into a colonial family, Mylne was educated at Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh and Corpus Christi College, Oxford before being ordained in 1867. After a curacy in North Moreton he became a Tutor at Keble College, Oxford before elevation to the episcopate. After 21 years he returned to the United Kingdom, taking incumbencies in Alvechurch and Marlborough. His The Times obituary noted that although he "belonged to the older school of high churchmen, he was able to work harmoniously with men within and without the Church whose opinions did not agree with his own” Works A prolific author, his works include: *"English Church Life in India", 1881 *"Corporate Life of the Church in India", 1884 *"Counsels and Principles of the Lambeth Conference of 1888", 1889 *"Sermons preached in Bombay", 1889 *"Churchmen and the Higher Criticism", 1893 *"Hopes for Reunion", 1896 *"The Hidden Ri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walter Myln
Walter Milne (died April 1558), also recorded as Mill or Myln, was the last Protestant martyr to be burned in Scotland before the Scottish Reformation changed the country from Catholic to Presbyterian. Early life In his early years he visited Germany, where he imbibed the doctrines of the Reformation. At one point he was Roman Catholic priest of the Parish of Lunan near Montrose. During the time of Cardinal Beaton information was laid against him as a heretic, whereupon he fled the country, and was condemned to be burnt wherever he might be found. Arrest and trial Long after the cardinal's death he was at the instance of John Hamilton, archbishop of St. Andrews, apprehended on 20 April 1558 in the town of Dysart, Fife. He 'was warmand him in ane poor wyfes hous, and was teaching her the commandments of God'. After being for some time confined in the castle of St. Andrews, he was brought for trial before an assemblage of bishops, abbots, and doctors in the cathedral church. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Milne (surname)
Milne is a surname of Scottish origin, from the same source as Miller (surname), Miller, and may refer to: Military * Sir Alexander Milne, 1st Baronet, British admiral * Archibald Berkeley Milne (1855–1938), admiral of the Royal Navy * Sir David Milne, British admiral * Duncan Grinnell-Milne (1896–1973), English First World War pilot * George Milne, 1st Baron Milne, British field marshal * John Theobald Milne, English first world war flying ace * MacGillivray Milne, United States Navy Captain, and the 27th Governor of American Samoa * William Johnstone Milne, Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross Scientists * Colin Milne, Scottish botanist and priest * Edward Arthur Milne, British mathematician and astrophysicist * James Stuart Milne New Zealand mathematician * John Milne, English geologist * Malcolm Davenport Milne (1915–1991), physician and medical researcher * Stephen Milne (mathematician), American mathematician * William Grant Milne (?–1866), Scottish botanist Po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Milnes (other)
Milnes is a surname of British origin, a variant of the surname ''Mills''. citing Notable people with that surname include: * (born 1959), American harpsichordist, organist and conductor * (1878–1946), English footballer * (1759-1804), English politician * |
