John Verge

John Verge
John Verge
Born	1782; Christchurch, Hampshire
Died	9 July 1861 (aged 78–79); Austral Eden, near the Macleay River, New South Wales, Australia
Nationality	English; Australian
Occupation	Architect
Spouses	Catherine née Bowle; (m. 1804; dis. 1828); Mary, née Alford (m. 1858);
Children	George Philip Verge (to Bowle); Austral Verge (to Alford);
Buildings	Bedervale; Camden Park Estate; Denham Court (homestead); Elizabeth Bay House; Rockwall, Potts Point; Salisbury Court; Toxteth Park, Glebe; 39-41 Lower Fort St, Miller's Point Wyoming Cottage,Central Coast
Design	Greek Revival style; Victorian Regency style;

John Verge (1782–1861) was an English architect, builder, pioneer settler in the Colony of New South Wales, who migrated to Australia and pursued his career there. Verge was one of the earliest and the most important architect of the Greek Revival in Australia. He also brought more comprehensive range of Regency style than any contemporary architects. His design indicates the increasing of sophistication compared to previous architect's design.

John Verge
Born	1782 (1782) Christchurch, Hampshire
Died	9 July 1861(1861-07-09) (aged 78–79) Austral Eden, near the Macleay River, New South Wales, Australia
Nationality	English; Australian
Occupation	Architect
Spouses	Catherine née Bowle (m. 1804; dis. 1828) Mary, née Alford (m. 1858)
Children	George Philip Verge (to Bowle) Austral Verge (to Alford)

Buildings	Bedervale Camden Park Estate Denham Court (homestead) Elizabeth Bay House Rockwall, Potts Point Salisbury Court Toxteth Park, Glebe 39-41 Lower Fort St, Miller's Point Wyoming Cottage,Central Coast
Design	Greek Revival style Victorian Regency style