Wilson, Frederick

Frederick Wilson (1858–1932) was one of the most prolific designers of ecclesiastical stained glass in America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, creating designs that were translated into hundreds of church windows. He was educated in England, and he immigrated to the United States in 1892.

<p>Frederick Wilson (3 November 1858 - 24 March 1932) was a British stained glass artist best known for his work with Tiffany Studios. He was a prominent designer of ecclesiastical windows in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.</p>

<p>Frederick Wilson was born in Dublin, Ireland to English parents, Charles and Elizabeth Wilson. The family eventually moved to England and Wilson and his six siblings were raised in both Liverpool and London. Although little is known about Wilson's early artistic education, there is evidence that he attended the South Kensington School, which was associated with the South Kensington Museum (now known as the Victoria and Albert Museum).</p>

<p>In 1891, Wilson married Mary Gwladys Morgan, and the following year they immigrated to the United States. The couple had three children: Gladys, Sylvia and Beatrice.</p>