Sophy Gray
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This article is about the 19th century Cape churchwoman and architect. For the younger sister of Effie Gray who modelled for John Everett Millais, see Sophie Gray.
Sophy Gray or Sophia Gray (5 January 1814 – 27 April 1871),[1] was a diocesan administrator, artist, architect, horsewoman and the wife of Cape Town bishop Robert Gray. Born at Easington in Yorkshire, the 5th daughter of county squire Richard Wharton Myddleton of Durham and Yorkshire, she died at Bishopscourt, Cape Town on 27 April 1871 and was buried in the graveyard of St Saviour's in Claremont. Day 1930 wrote "the constant companion of (Robert Gray's) travels, the untiring amanuensis and accountant, the skilful designer of churches, the brightness and stay of his home life at Bishopscourt."
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Sophy Gray | |
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Born | (1814-01-05)5 January 1814 Easington in Yorkshire |
Died | 27 April 1871(1871-04-27) (aged 57) Cape Town |
Known for | Architecture |
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