Joshua Reynolds
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Summary
Joshua Reynolds is a human[1]. His place of birth was Plympton[2]. He was born on July 16, 1723[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on February 23, 1792[5]. He worked as a painter[6], writer[7], art collector[8], and visual artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,899 views/month, #6,902 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Plympton[2].
- Joshua Reynolds died in London[4].
- Joshua Reynolds was born on July 16, 1723[3].
- Joshua Reynolds was born on January 1, 1723[11].
- Joshua Reynolds died on February 23, 1792[5].
- Joshua Reynolds died on January 1, 1792[12].
- Burial took place at St Paul's Cathedral[13].
- Joshua Reynolds's father was Samuel Reynolds[14].
- Joshua Reynolds's mother was Theophila Potter[15].
- Joshua Reynolds held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[16].
- Joshua Reynolds worked as a painter[6].
- Joshua Reynolds's professions included writer[7].
- Joshua Reynolds's professions included art collector[8].
- Joshua Reynolds's professions included visual artist[9].
- Joshua Reynolds's field of work was portrait[17].
- Joshua Reynolds held the position of court painter[18].
- Joshua Reynolds held the position of President of the Royal Academy of Arts[19].
- Joshua Reynolds was educated at Hele's School[20].
- A notable student of Joshua Reynolds was J. M. W. Turner[21].
- A notable work attributed to Joshua Reynolds is Captain Arthur Blake[22].
- Joshua Reynolds received the Fellow of the Royal Society[23].
- Joshua Reynolds received the Knight Bachelor[24].
- Joshua Reynolds received the Fellow of the Royal Society[25].
- Joshua Reynolds was a member of Royal Society[26].
- Joshua Reynolds was a member of Royal Academy of Arts[27].
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Origins and Family
Joshua Reynolds's place of birth was Plympton[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 16, 1723[3] and January 1, 1723[11]. His father was Samuel Reynolds[14]. His mother was Theophila Potter[15].
Education
Joshua Reynolds's education included a stint at Hele's School[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include painter[6], writer[7], art collector[8], and visual artist[9]. Joshua Reynolds's field of work was portrait[17]. Positions held include court painter[18], a position[28] and President of the Royal Academy of Arts[19], a president[29], in United Kingdom[30]. A notable student of him was J. M. W. Turner[21].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Joshua Reynolds is Captain Arthur Blake[22].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23], a fellowship award[31], in United Kingdom[32] and Knight Bachelor[24], a title of honor[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1300[35].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include February 23, 1792[5] and January 1, 1792[12]. Joshua Reynolds died in London[4]. Burial took place at St Paul's Cathedral[13].
Why It Matters
Joshua Reynolds ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,899 views/month, #6,902 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
He has been cited as an influence by Thomas Lawrence[38], a painter[39], 1769–1830[40], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[41], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[42], specialised in portrait painting[43].
FAQs
Where was Joshua Reynolds born?
Born in Plympton[2].
Where did Joshua Reynolds die?
Joshua Reynolds passed away in London[4].
Who were Joshua Reynolds's parents?
Joshua Reynolds's father was Samuel Reynolds[14]. Joshua Reynolds's mother was Theophila Potter[15].
What did Joshua Reynolds do for work?
Joshua Reynolds worked as painter[6], writer[7], art collector[8], and visual artist[9].
Where did Joshua Reynolds go to school?
Joshua Reynolds was educated at Hele's School[20].
What awards did Joshua Reynolds receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23], Knight Bachelor[24], and Fellow of the Royal Society[25].
Who did Joshua Reynolds influence?
Joshua Reynolds has been cited as an influence by Thomas Lawrence[38].