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 [15].
Key Facts
- Date of birth: April 16, 1741[11], January 1, 1741[12]
- Place of burial: St. Peter's Churchyard[13]
- Father: Charles Peale[14]
- Mother: Margaret Triggs Peale[15]
- Spouse: Rachel Brewer Peale[16], Elizabeth DePeyster Peale[17], Hannah Moore Peale[18]
- Child: Eleanor Peale[19], Margaret Bordley Peale[20], Raphaelle Peale[21], Angelica Kauffmann Peale Robinson[22], Rembrandt Peale[23], Titian Peale[24], Rubens Peale[25], Sophonisba Angusciola Peale Sellers[26], Franklin Peale[27], Charles Linnaeus Peale[28], Elizabeth DePeyster Peale Patterson[29], Sybilla Miriam Peale Summers[30]
- Country of citizenship: United States[31]
- Occupation: scientist[32], inventor[33], writer[34]
- Field of work: painting[35]
- Position held: member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives[36]
- Student: Jeremiah Paul[37]
- Notable work: The Artist in His Museum[38]
- Member of: Peale family[39]
- Sex or gender: male[40]
- Movement: Neoclassicism[41]
- Genre: portrait[42]
- Commons category: Charles Willson Peale[43]
- Archives at: Frick Collection and Frick Art Research Library Archives[44]
- Family name: Peale[45]
- Given name: Charles[46], Willson[47]
- Commons gallery: Charles Willson Peale[48]
- Work location: United Kingdom[49], Annapolis[50], Virginia[51], Philadelphia[52]
- Depicted by: Self-Portrait[53]
- Described by source: Library of the World's Best Literature[54], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[55], The New Student's Reference Work[56]
Why It Matters
Charles Willson Peale has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
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 a painter[5], politician[6], naturalist[7], engraver[8], and military personnel[9].