Ralph Henry Byrne

Ralph Henry Byrne (25 April 1877-- 15 April 1946) was an Irish architect.[1] He was the third but second surviving son of William Henry Byrne.[1]

Early life and education

He was born in Largo House, Rathmines, Dublin on 25 April 1877.[1] He was educated at home and at St George's College, Weybridge.[1]

Career

He was articled to his father under an indenture date 1 April 1896.[1] He spent six months apprenticed to Thomas Edward Marshall of Harrogate and went into partnership with his father on 10 April 1902.[1] His father became blind in 1913 then died on 28 April 1917.[1] After his father's death Ralph kept trading as W.H.Byrne and son.[1]

His assistants and students included Arnold Francis Hendy, Sheila Tindal and Guy Hemingway Yeoman.[1]

Personal life

He married Mary Josephine Mangan of Dunboyne Castle on 21 November 1905.[1] They had one son, Frank William Barrett Mangan Byrne, who was born in 1910 and became a Captain in the Royal Irish Fusiliers.[1] He died on 30 May 1940.[1]

Death

He died in his home at 9 Ailesbury Road on 15 April 1946.[1] His widow died in 1957.[1]

References
  1. "BYRNE, RALPH HENRY". Dictionary of Irish Architects 1720 - 1940. Retrieved 2020-08-17.
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