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Sir Thomas Lawrence

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Sir Thomas Lawrence

Birth
Bristol, Bristol Unitary Authority, Bristol, England
Death
7 Jan 1830 (aged 60)
London, City of London, Greater London, England
Burial
London, City of London, Greater London, England Add to Map
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Artist. Born the son of an innkeeper in Bristol, he was a child prodigy who began drawing portraits at a very young age, and by 12 had his own studio. Studied at the Royal Academy, and was appointed Royal Artist to George III in 1792 at the age of 20. He was knighted in 1815 and elected president of the Royal Academy in 1820.
Artist. Born the son of an innkeeper in Bristol, he was a child prodigy who began drawing portraits at a very young age, and by 12 had his own studio. Studied at the Royal Academy, and was appointed Royal Artist to George III in 1792 at the age of 20. He was knighted in 1815 and elected president of the Royal Academy in 1820.

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  • Originally Created by: Kristen Conrad
  • Added: Nov 3, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8057379/thomas-lawrence: accessed ), memorial page for Sir Thomas Lawrence (13 Apr 1769–7 Jan 1830), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8057379, citing Saint Paul's Cathedral, London, City of London, Greater London, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.