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William Gilpin

1724-06-04 – 1804-04-05

Portrait of William Gilpin
William Gilpin, by Henry Walton (died 1813). Clergyman and writer. See source website for additional information. This set of images was gathered by User:Dcoetzee from the National Portrait Gallery, London website using a special tool. All images in this batch have been confirmed as author died before 1939 according to the official death date listed by the NPG.Credit: Henry Walton (died 1813)

Life & Legacy

William Gilpin (4 June 1724 – 5 April 1804) was an English artist, Church of England cleric, schoolmaster and author. He is most notable as a travel writer and as one of those who originated the idea of the picturesque.

Occupation & Career

painter, writer, biographer, art historian, theologian, draftsperson, artist

Education

The Queen's College; St. Bees School; Cheam School

Faith & Community

Anglicanism

Legacy Highlights

Church

Anglicanism

Education & Institutions

Cheam School · St. Bees School · The Queen's College

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q1336319 — wikidata View source

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