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Fellow of the Royal Society
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James Thornhill
1675-07-25 – 1734-05-04
Life & Legacy
Sir James Thornhill (25 July 1675 or 1676 – 4 May 1734) was an English painter of historical subjects working in the Italian baroque tradition. He was responsible for some large-scale schemes of murals, including the "Painted Hall" at the Royal Hospital, Greenwich, the paintings on the inside of the dome of St Paul's Cathedral, and works at Hampton Court Palace, Chatsworth House and Wimpole Hall.
Occupation & Career
painter, politician, court painter, artist
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Fellow of the Royal Society; Knight Bachelor; Moor Park
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society · Knight Bachelor
Organizations & Memberships
Royal Society of London
Notable Work
Moor Park
Verified Legacy Record
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Knight Bachelor
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1681192 · wikidata
Family Child
John Thornhill
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1681192 · wikidata
Family Child
Jane Hogarth
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1681192 · wikidata
Family Spouse
Lady Judith Thornhill
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Notable Work
Moor Park
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1681192 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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