John Trumbull
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Summary
John Trumbull was born on June 6, 1756[1], in Lebanon[2]. He died on November 10, 1843[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a painter[5] and architect[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,090 views/month, #6,854 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Jonathan Trumbull[8]
- Mother: Faith Robinson[9]
- Spouse: Sarah Hope Harvey Trumbull[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Field of work: painting[12]
- Educated at: Harvard University[13], Harvard College[14]
- Notable work: Declaration of Independence[15], Surrender of Lord Cornwallis[16], Surrender of General Burgoyne[17], The Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker's Hill, June 17, 1775[18], The Capture of the Hessians at Trenton, December 26, 1776[19], The Death of General Mercer at the Battle of Princeton, January 3, 1777[20], General George Washington at Trenton[21], Washington at Verplanck's Point[22], General George Washington Resigning His Commission[23], The Death of General Montgomery in the Attack on Quebec, December 31, 1775[24]
- Award received: Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Movement: Romanticism[28]
- Genre: portrait[29], history painting[30], landscape painting[31]
- Commons category: John Trumbull[32]
- Archives at: New York Public Library Main Branch[33]
- Family name: Trumbull[34]
- Given name: John[35]
- Topic's main category: Category:John Trumbull[36]
- Commons gallery: John Trumbull[37]
- Work location: London[38], Connecticut[39], Boston[40], New York City[41]
- Relative: John Trumbull[42]
- Student of: Benjamin West[43]
- Depicted by: Self-Portrait[44]
- Described by source: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[45], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 4[46]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[47]
- Commons Creator page: John Trumbull[48]
Why It Matters
John Trumbull has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was John Trumbull born?
John Trumbull was born in Lebanon[2].
Where did John Trumbull die?
John Trumbull died in New York City[4].
Who were John Trumbull's parents?
John Trumbull's father was Jonathan Trumbull[8]. John Trumbull's mother was Faith Robinson[9].
Who was John Trumbull married to?
John Trumbull's spouses include Sarah Hope Harvey Trumbull[10].
What did John Trumbull do for work?
John Trumbull worked as a painter[5] and architect[6].
Where did John Trumbull go to school?
John Trumbull was educated at Harvard University[13] and Harvard College[14].
What awards did John Trumbull receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25].