UNIVERSITY of GLASGOW

The Corresponence of James McNeil Whistler

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Edward Baldwin Malet, 1837-1898 after

Nationality: English
Date of Birth: 1837
Place of Birth: Wilbury, Wiltshire
Date of Death: 1898 after
Place of Death:

Identity:

Edward Baldwin Malet was a diplomat.

Life:

Malet was British Ambassador to Germany from 1884 to 1895; as such he would have been involved when JW exhibited his work in Germany and was awarded prizes and honours. Malet wrote a book of memoirs, Shifting scenes or memories of many men in many lands, London, 1902.

Bibliography:

Who's Who, London, 1898; 'Death Of Sir Edward Malet', Times, London, 30 June 1908, p. 13.