Benjamin West

Summary

Benjamin West is a human^[1]. Born in Springfield Township^[2], he… he was born on October 10, 1738^[3]. He passed away in London^[4]. He died on March 11, 1820^[5]. He worked as a painter^[6], architectural draftsperson^[7], and artist^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (698 views/month, #7,037 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Benjamin West's place of birth was Springfield Township^[2].
• Benjamin West died in London^[4].
• Benjamin West was born on October 10, 1738^[3].
• Benjamin West was born on November 10, 1738^[10].
• Benjamin West died on March 11, 1820^[5].
• Burial took place at St Paul's Cathedral^[11].
• Benjamin West's father was John West^[12].
• Benjamin West's mother was Sarah Pearson^[13].
• Among Benjamin West's spouses was Elizabeth Shewell West^[14].
• A child of Benjamin West was Raphael Lamar West^[15].
• A child of Benjamin West was Benjamin West, Jr.^[16].
• Benjamin West held citizenship in United States^[17].
• Benjamin West is identified as part of the White Americans ethnic group^[18].
• Benjamin West's professions included painter^[6].
• Benjamin West's professions included architectural draftsperson^[7].
• Benjamin West worked as an artist^[8].
• Benjamin West's field of work was history painting^[19].
• Benjamin West held the position of President of the Royal Academy of Arts^[20].
• Benjamin West held the position of President of the Royal Academy of Arts^[21].
• Benjamin West's education included a stint at Yale University^[22].
• A notable student of Benjamin West was William Charles Ross^[23].
• A notable student of Benjamin West was William Alfred Delamotte^[24].
• A notable student of Benjamin West was John Trumbull^[25].
• A notable work attributed to Benjamin West is Erasistratus the Physician Discovers the Love of Antiochus for Stratonice^[26].
• A notable work attributed to Benjamin West is The Death of General Wolfe^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Springfield Township^[2], Benjamin West… Recorded date of birth include October 10, 1738^[3] and November 10, 1738^[10]. His father was John West^[12]. His mother was Sarah Pearson^[13]. He is identified as part of the White Americans ethnic group^[18].

Education

Benjamin West was educated at Yale University^[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter^[6], architectural draftsperson^[7], and artist^[8]. Benjamin West's field of work was history painting^[19]. Positions held include President of the Royal Academy of Arts^[20], a president^[28], in United Kingdom^[29]. Notable students include William Charles Ross^[23], a painter^[30], 1794–1860^[31], of United Kingdom^[32], specialised in portrait^[33]; William Alfred Delamotte^[24], a painter^[34], 1775–1863^[35], of Kingdom of Great Britain^[36]; and John Trumbull^[25], a painter^[37], 1756–1843^[38], of United States^[39], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[40], specialised in painting^[41].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Erasistratus the Physician Discovers the Love of Antiochus for Stratonice^[26], a painting^[42], founded in 1772^[43] and The Death of General Wolfe^[27], a painting^[44], in Canada^[45], founded in 1770^[46].

Recognition

Benjamin West received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[47].

Personal Life

Benjamin West was married to Elizabeth Shewell West^[14]. Children include Raphael Lamar West^[15], an etcher^[48], 1766–1850^[49], of Kingdom of Great Britain^[50] and he, Jr.^[16], 1772–1848^[51].

Death and Burial

Benjamin West died on March 11, 1820^[5]. He passed away in London^[4]. He is buried at St Paul's Cathedral^[11].

Why It Matters

Benjamin West ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (698 views/month, #7,037 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[52] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[53]

He has been cited as an influence by Charles Robert Leslie^[54], a painter^[55], 1794–1859^[56], of United States^[57], specialised in painting^[58].

FAQs

Where was Benjamin West born?

Born in Springfield Township^[2], Benjamin West…

Where did Benjamin West die?

Benjamin West died in London^[4].

Who were Benjamin West's parents?

Benjamin West's father was John West^[12]. Benjamin West's mother was Sarah Pearson^[13].

Who was Benjamin West married to?

Benjamin West's spouses include Elizabeth Shewell West^[14].

What did Benjamin West do for work?

Benjamin West worked as painter^[6], architectural draftsperson^[7], and artist^[8].

Where did Benjamin West go to school?

Benjamin West was educated at Yale University^[22].

What awards did Benjamin West receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[47].

Who did Benjamin West influence?

Benjamin West has been cited as an influence by Charles Robert Leslie^[54].