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William Gilpin (priest)
English artist, cleric and author, 1724–1804 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Gilpin (4 June 1724 – 5 April 1804) was an English artist, Church of England cleric, schoolmaster and author. He is best known as a travel writer and as one of those who originated the idea of the picturesque.[1]
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William Gilpin | |
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![]() An engraving of Gilpin from 1869 | |
Born | 4 June 1724 (1724-06-04) Cumberland, England |
Died | 5 April 1804 (1804-04-06) (aged 79) |
Education | Cheam School |
Occupation | British artist |
Relatives | Sawrey Gilpin (brother) William Sawrey Gilpin (nephew) |
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