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heading in green ink: - Sir Joshua Reynolds - 1723-1792

The son of Rev. Samuel Reynolds, and of Theophila Potter, was born in Plympton. The members of both families were distinguished for their learning. year in green ink: 1740 For two years, he was the pupil of Hudson, in London. year in green ink: 1750 Visited Rome, Florence, Venice and other Italian cities. year in green ink: 1752 Returned to England and settled in London. year in green ink: 1764 Founded a Literary Club with Dr. Johnson. year in green ink: 1768 Was knighted and made President of the Royal Academy. Great prosperity and popularity. Visited Belgium. Never married. year in green ink: 1775 Rivalry with Reynolds from this time. year in green ink: 1789 His eyesight began to fail and he was forced to stop his work At his death, he left an estate of about £80,000. in green ink: Ŧ


in green ink: Ŧ Bryan's Dictionary.



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