Charles Willson Peale

American painter (1741–1827)
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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].

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  1. [2] . BnF authorities. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . RKDartists. wikidata.org.
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  5. [16] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [21] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [23] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . Union List of Artist Names. wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [13] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America. wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [30] . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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