John Thompson (engraver), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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English wood engraver, born 1785
Date of Birth: 25-May-1785
Place of Birth: Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 20-Feb-1866
Profession: engraver
Zodiac Sign: Gemini 
About John Thompson (engraver)
- John Thompson (25 May 1785 – 20 February 1866) was a British wood-engraver.
- He is best known for his contribution to William Yarrell's 1843 History of British Birds.
- He was described as the most distinguished wood-engraver of his time. Thompson also engraved the design for the 1839 penny postage envelope, on a brass plate; and the design for the iconic figure of Britannia which appeared on British banknotes.
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