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Alexander Blaikley (13 April 1816 - 11 October 1903) was a Scottish painter.

Life
His father was David Blaikley (22 April 1793 - c. 1822) from Glasgow.

His mother was Ruth Gillies (c. 1794 - 29 June 1872), daughter of a Perthshire shoemaker, born in London. David and Ruth married on 8 February 1813 in Glasgow.

Alexander Blaikley was born on 13 April 1816 in Glasgow.

He married Jane Pratt (1818 - 10 November 1840) on 17 August 1837 in Edinburgh. The couple had one daughter, but Jane unfortunately died while their child was still in infancy.

On drawing a portrait of Queen Victoria, his artwork became fashionable in England, and he moved to London. He married Jane Shaw (24 June 1817 - 27 December 1868) in Hackney. The couple have 9 children.

On Jane Shaw's death he married again for the last time; on 15 November 1871 in Islington to Margaret Barnard (11 May 1830 - 7 June 1910).

Art
His grandson Ernest Blaikley was also an artist.

Death
He died on 11 October 1903 in Middlesex, England. He was staying at 23 Stavordale Road East in Islington. His effects were valued at £221, 14 shillings and 4 pence on death.