Charles Willson Peale

Painting, Visual Artist

1741 – 1827

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Who was Charles Willson Peale?

Charles Willson Peale was an American painter, soldier and naturalist. He is best remembered for his portrait paintings of leading figures of the American Revolution, as well as for establishing one of the first museums.

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Born
Apr 15, 1741
Chester
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Nationality
  • United States of America
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Lived in
  • Chester
Died
Feb 22, 1827
Philadelphia

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on July 23, 2013

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