J. F. Archibald

J. F. Archibald
J. F. Archibald
Born
John Feltham Archibald

(1856-01-14)14 January 1856
Kildare, Victoria, Australia
Died10 September 1919(1919-09-10) (aged 63)
Resting placeWaverley Cemetery
MonumentsArchibald Fountain, Hyde Park, Sydney
NationalityAustralian
Other namesJules François Archibald; Archie
Occupation(s)Accountant; Journalist; Entrepreneur
Known forBequest 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.