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Horticulturalist. Born Edward Augustus Bowles but professionally known as E. A. Bowles.

Born at his family's home, Myddelton House near Enfield, where he later created a garden, now open to the public along with a museum devoted to him and his work. The house was named after Hugh Myddelton and the family were involved in the New River Company. Vice-President of the Royal Horticultural Society from 1926 until his death.

Great uncle of Andrew Parker Bowles.