John Peter Boileau

Born in Mayfair in 1794, Boileau was the descendent of Étienne Boileau, one of the first known provosts of Paris. He was well educated, and joined the British Army. Once a baronetcy was created for him in Norfolk, Boileau dedicated himself both to Norfolk and to archaeology. He was involved in a range of societies to do with both the arts and sciences. He and his wife, Lady Catherine Sarah Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, had nine children. He died in 1869, having suffered from chronic bronchitis.