Charles Willson Peale
American painter and soldier
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Charles Willson Peale was an American painter, soldier, scientist, inventor, politician, and naturalist.
In 1775, inspired by the American Revolution, Peale moved from his native Maryland to Philadelphia, where he set up a painting studio and... Wikipedia
Born: April 15, 1741, Chester, MD
Died: February 22, 1827 (age 85 years), Philadelphia, PA
Children: Rembrandt Peale, Raphaelle Peale, Titian Peale, and more
Spouse: Hannah More (m. 1804–1821), Elizabeth de Peyster (m. 1791–1804), and Rachel Brewer (m. 1762–1790)
Period: Romanticism
Organization founded: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Production company: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
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