Charles Willson Peale
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Charles Willson Peale was born on April 15, 1741, in Chester [1][2][3][4][5][6] and died on February 22, 1827, in Philadelphia [1][3][4][7][8][9][10][11][5]. His occupations included painter, politician, naturalist, engraver, military personnel, and scientist [12][5]. He was active in the field of painting , associated with the Neoclassicism movement [13], and specialized in the portrait genre [14]. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives .
He was married to Rachel Brewer Peale, Elizabeth DePeyster Peale, and Hannah Moore Peale [12]. His siblings were James Peale, St. George Peale, Margaret Jane Peale Ramsey, and Elizabeth Digby Peale Polk [12]. He had eight children: Eleanor Peale, Margaret Bordley Peale, Raphaelle Peale, Angelica Kauffmann Peale Robinson, Rembrandt Peale, Titian Peale, and four others [12].
Charles Willson Peale was buried at St. Peter’s Churchyard [7].
Charles Willson Peale
Summary
Charles Willson Peale is a human[1]. He was born in Chester[2]. He was born on April 15, 1741[3]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. He died on February 22, 1827[5]. He worked as a painter[6], politician[7], naturalist[8], engraver[9], and military personnel[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (203 views/month, #7,098 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Charles Willson Peale's place of birth was Chester[2].
- Charles Willson Peale died in Philadelphia[4].
- Charles Willson Peale was born on April 15, 1741[3].
- Charles Willson Peale was born on January 1, 1741[12].
- Charles Willson Peale died on February 22, 1827[5].
- Charles Willson Peale is buried at St. Peter's Churchyard[13].
- Charles Willson Peale's father was Charles Peale[14].
- Charles Willson Peale's mother was Margaret Triggs Peale[15].
- Among Charles Willson Peale's spouses was Rachel Brewer Peale[16].
- Charles Willson Peale was married to Elizabeth DePeyster Peale[17].
- Charles Willson Peale was married to Hannah Moore Peale[18].
- A child of Charles Willson Peale was Eleanor Peale[19].
- A child of Charles Willson Peale was Margaret Bordley Peale[20].
- A child of Charles Willson Peale was Raphaelle Peale[21].
- A child of Charles Willson Peale was Angelica Kauffmann Peale Robinson[22].
- A child of Charles Willson Peale was Rembrandt Peale[23].
- A child of Charles Willson Peale was Titian Peale[24].
- Charles Willson Peale held citizenship in United States[25].
- Charles Willson Peale's professions included painter[6].
- Charles Willson Peale worked as a politician[7].
- Charles Willson Peale's professions included naturalist[8].
- Charles Willson Peale worked as an engraver[9].
- Charles Willson Peale's professions included military personnel[10].
- Charles Willson Peale worked as a scientist[26].
- Charles Willson Peale's field of work was painting[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Chester[2], Charles Willson Peale… Recorded date of birth include April 15, 1741[3] and January 1, 1741[12]. His father was Charles Peale[14]. His mother was Margaret Triggs Peale[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include painter[6], politician[7], naturalist[8], engraver[9], military personnel[10], and scientist[26]. Charles Willson Peale's field of work was painting[27]. He held the position of member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives[28]. A notable student of him was Jeremiah Paul[29].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Charles Willson Peale is The Artist in His Museum[30].
Personal Life
Spouses include Rachel Brewer Peale[16], 1747–1790[31]; Elizabeth DePeyster Peale[17], 1765–1804[32]; and Hannah Moore Peale[18]. Children include Eleanor Peale[19]; Margaret Bordley Peale[20]; Raphaelle Peale[21], a painter[33], 1774–1825[34], of United States[35]; Angelica Kauffmann Peale Robinson[22], 1775–1853[36]; Rembrandt Peale[23], a painter[37], 1778–1860[38], of United States[39], specialised in artist[40]; and Titian Peale[24], an explorer[41], 1799–1885[42], of United States[43], specialised in drawing[44].
Death and Burial
Charles Willson Peale died on February 22, 1827[5]. He passed away in Philadelphia[4]. He is buried at St. Peter's Churchyard[13].
Why It Matters
Charles Willson Peale ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (203 views/month, #7,098 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Charles Willson Peale born?
Charles Willson Peale was born in Chester[2].
Where did Charles Willson Peale die?
Charles Willson Peale passed away in Philadelphia[4].
Who were Charles Willson Peale's parents?
Charles Willson Peale's father was Charles Peale[14]. Charles Willson Peale's mother was Margaret Triggs Peale[15].
Who was Charles Willson Peale married to?
Charles Willson Peale's spouses include Rachel Brewer Peale[16], Elizabeth DePeyster Peale[17], and Hannah Moore Peale[18].
What did Charles Willson Peale do for work?
Charles Willson Peale worked as painter[6], politician[7], naturalist[8], engraver[9], and military personnel[10].