J. F. Archibald | |
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Born | John Feltham Archibald 14 January 1856 |
Died | 10 September 1919 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | (aged 63)
Resting place | Waverley Cemetery |
Monuments | Archibald Fountain, Hyde Park, Sydney |
Nationality | Australian |
Other names | Jules François Archibald; Archie |
Occupation(s) | Accountant; Journalist; Entrepreneur |
Known for | Bequest to enable establishment of the Archibald Prize |
Notable work |
Jules François Archibald (born John Feltham Archibald, 14 January 1856 – 10 September 1919) was an Australian journalist and publisher, best known for co-founding and editing The Bulletin, Australia's most popular magazine in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was also the founder and namesake of the annual Archibald Prize, Australia's most prestigious art prize for portraiture.