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1830 |
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Born in Scarborough, England
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1850 |
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Received his artistic training at University College School London
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1854 |
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Studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence
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1855 - 1859 |
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Lived in Paris where he met Ingres, Delacroix, Corot, Troyon, and Millet
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1864 |
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Became an associate of the Royal Academy
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1878 - 1896 |
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President of the Royal Academy
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First artist to become a Lord
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