Sir George Beaumont, 7th Baronet
British art patron and amateur painter / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir George Howland Beaumont, 7th Baronet (6 November 1753 – 7 February 1827) was a British art patron and amateur painter. He played a crucial part in the creation of London's National Gallery by making the first bequest of paintings to that institution.
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Bere Alston, Preceded by ...
Sir George Beaumont, 7th Baronet | |
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Member of Parliament for Bere Alston | |
In office 1790–1796 | |
Preceded by | Viscount Feilding |
Succeeded by | William Mitford |
Personal details | |
Born | (1753-09-06)6 September 1753 Dunmow, Essex, England |
Died | 7 February 1827(1827-02-07) (aged 73) Coleorton, Leicestershire, England |
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