John Singleton Copley
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John Singleton Copley
Summary
John Singleton Copley is a human[1]. Born in Boston[2], he… he was born on July 3, 1738[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on September 9, 1815[5]. He worked as an artist[6], painter[7], miniature painter[8], pastellist[9], and printmaker[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (646 views/month, #7,120 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- John Singleton Copley's place of birth was Boston[2].
- John Singleton Copley passed away in London[4].
- John Singleton Copley was born on July 3, 1738[3].
- John Singleton Copley died on September 9, 1815[5].
- Burial took place at London Borough of Croydon[12].
- John Singleton Copley's father was Richard Copley[13].
- John Singleton Copley's mother was Mary Singleton[14].
- Among John Singleton Copley's spouses was Susannah Farnum Clarke[15].
- A child of John Singleton Copley was John Copley, 1st Baron Lyndhurst[16].
- A child of John Singleton Copley was Elizabeth Copley[17].
- A child of John Singleton Copley was Mary Copley[18].
- John Singleton Copley held citizenship in British Empire[19].
- English was John Singleton Copley's native language[20].
- John Singleton Copley's professions included artist[6].
- John Singleton Copley worked as a painter[7].
- John Singleton Copley worked as a miniature painter[8].
- John Singleton Copley's professions included pastellist[9].
- John Singleton Copley's professions included printmaker[10].
- John Singleton Copley's field of work was visual arts[21].
- A notable work attributed to John Singleton Copley is Watson and the Shark[22].
- A notable work attributed to John Singleton Copley is The Death of Major Peirson, 6 January 1781[23].
- A notable work attributed to John Singleton Copley is The Death of the Earl of Chatham[24].
- A notable work attributed to John Singleton Copley is A Boy with a Flying Squirrel (Henry Pelham)[25].
- A notable work attributed to John Singleton Copley is Hugh Montgomerie, 12th Earl of Eglinton. Soldier; Lord Lieutenant of Ayrshire[26].
- A notable work attributed to John Singleton Copley is Portrait of Mrs. Theodore Atkinson Jr.[27].
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Origins and Family
John Singleton Copley's place of birth was Boston[2]. He was born on July 3, 1738[3]. His father was Richard Copley[13]. His mother was Mary Singleton[14]. English was his native language[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include artist[6], painter[7], miniature painter[8], pastellist[9], and printmaker[10]. John Singleton Copley's field of work was visual arts[21].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Watson and the Shark[22], a painting series[28], in United States[29], founded in 1778[30]; The Death of Major Peirson, 6 January 1781[23], a painting[31], founded in 1783[32]; The Death of the Earl of Chatham[24], a painting[33], founded in 1781[34]; A Boy with a Flying Squirrel (Henry Pelham)[25], a painting[35], in United States[36], founded in 1765[37]; Hugh Montgomerie, 12th Earl of Eglinton. Soldier; Lord Lieutenant of Ayrshire[26], a painting[38], founded in 1780[39]; and Portrait of Mrs. Theodore Atkinson Jr.[27], a painting[40], founded in 1765[41]. Things named for John Singleton Copley include Copley Square[42], a square[43], in United States[44] and Copley[45], an impact crater[46].
Recognition
John Singleton Copley received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[47].
Personal Life
Among John Singleton Copley's spouses was Susannah Farnum Clarke[15]. Children include John Copley, 1st Baron Lyndhurst[16], a lawyer[48], 1772–1863[49], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[50], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[51]; Elizabeth Copley[17], 1770–1866[52]; and Mary Copley[18].
Death and Burial
John Singleton Copley died on September 9, 1815[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at London Borough of Croydon[12].
Why It Matters
John Singleton Copley ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (646 views/month, #7,120 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
Entities named for him include Copley Square[42], a square[43], in United States[44] and Copley[45], an impact crater[46].
FAQs
Where was John Singleton Copley born?
John Singleton Copley was born in Boston[2].
Where did John Singleton Copley die?
John Singleton Copley died in London[4].
Who were John Singleton Copley's parents?
John Singleton Copley's father was Richard Copley[13]. John Singleton Copley's mother was Mary Singleton[14].
Who was John Singleton Copley married to?
John Singleton Copley's spouses include Susannah Farnum Clarke[15].
What did John Singleton Copley do for work?
John Singleton Copley worked as artist[6], painter[7], miniature painter[8], pastellist[9], and printmaker[10].
What awards did John Singleton Copley receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[47].