Declan Lion
Declan Lion is a painter and the father of Emma M. Lion.
| Declan Lion | |
| Died | ≈1876 |
|---|---|
| Spouse | Emma's Mother |
| Children | Emma M. Lion (Daughter) |
| Relatives | Archibald Flat (Uncle) Emma M. Lion the First (Aunt) |
| Profession | Painter |
| Introduced | Emma: Vol. 1, 6 March 1883 |
| First Mentioned | Emma: Vol. 1, 6 March 1883 |
“It isn't that you couldn't understand them, Emma. It is only that I want you to experience them when you're a little older, because the words will be richer for the mite of your own experience. ”
—Declan Lion to Emma M. Lion, when she asked to read books from his library[1]
History
Early Life
Marriage to Emma's Mother, Birth of Emma
At some point prior to 1863, Declan met Emma's Mother.[citation needed] They later married, and Emma's Mother gave birth to their daughter, Emma M. Lion, in January of 1863.[2]
Death
Declan died sometime around the beginning of 1876.[1] His exact cause of death is unknown, however due to Emma's Mother dying a short time after Declan from consumption, it may be presumed he suffered a similar fate.[disputed]
Relationships
Family
Emma's Mother
There are very few details on the nature of Declan and Emma's Mother's relationship. It is implied that it was somewhat easy going as they were playful towards each other.[3][4]
Emma M. Lion
Emma M. Lion the First
Archibald Flat
Other
Saffronia March
Declan was a mentor to Saffronia in her work as an artist. Saffronia credits Declan's brutally honest critiques of her work as what propelled her talent forward.[5]
Appearance and Personality
Notes