Joshua Reynolds

Summary

Joshua Reynolds is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Plympton^[2]. He was born on July 16, 1723^[3]. He passed away in London^[4]. He died on February 23, 1792^[5]. He worked as a painter^[6], writer^[7], art collector^[8], and visual artist^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,123 views/month, #6,902 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Born in Plympton^[2], Joshua Reynolds…
• Joshua Reynolds died in London^[4].
• Joshua Reynolds was born on July 16, 1723^[3].
• Joshua Reynolds was born on January 1, 1723^[11].
• Joshua Reynolds died on February 23, 1792^[5].
• Joshua Reynolds died on January 1, 1792^[12].
• Burial took place at St Paul's Cathedral^[13].
• Joshua Reynolds's father was Samuel Reynolds^[14].
• Joshua Reynolds's mother was Theophila Potter^[15].
• Joshua Reynolds held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain^[16].
• Joshua Reynolds worked as a painter^[6].
• Joshua Reynolds's professions included writer^[7].
• Joshua Reynolds's professions included art collector^[8].
• Joshua Reynolds's professions included visual artist^[9].
• Joshua Reynolds's field of work was portrait^[17].
• Joshua Reynolds held the position of court painter^[18].
• Joshua Reynolds held the position of President of the Royal Academy of Arts^[19].
• Joshua Reynolds was educated at Hele's School^[20].
• A notable student of Joshua Reynolds was J. M. W. Turner^[21].
• A notable work attributed to Joshua Reynolds is Captain Arthur Blake^[22].
• Joshua Reynolds received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[23].
• Joshua Reynolds received the Knight Bachelor^[24].
• Joshua Reynolds received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[25].
• Joshua Reynolds was a member of Royal Society^[26].
• Joshua Reynolds was a member of Royal Academy of Arts^[27].

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Origins and Family

Joshua Reynolds's place of birth was Plympton^[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 16, 1723^[3] and January 1, 1723^[11]. His father was Samuel Reynolds^[14]. His mother was Theophila Potter^[15].

Education

Joshua Reynolds's education included a stint at Hele's School^[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter^[6], writer^[7], art collector^[8], and visual artist^[9]. Joshua Reynolds's field of work was portrait^[17]. Positions held include court painter^[18], a position^[28] and President of the Royal Academy of Arts^[19], a president^[29], in United Kingdom^[30]. A notable student of him was J. M. W. Turner^[21].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Joshua Reynolds is Captain Arthur Blake^[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[23], a fellowship award^[31], in United Kingdom^[32] and Knight Bachelor^[24], a title of honor^[33], in United Kingdom^[34], founded in 1300^[35].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 23, 1792^[5] and January 1, 1792^[12]. Joshua Reynolds died in London^[4]. Burial took place at St Paul's Cathedral^[13].

Why It Matters

Joshua Reynolds ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,123 views/month, #6,902 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[36] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[37]

He has been cited as an influence by Thomas Lawrence^[38], a painter^[39], 1769–1830^[40], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[41], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society^[42], specialised in portrait painting^[43].

FAQs

Where was Joshua Reynolds born?

Born in Plympton^[2], Joshua Reynolds…

Where did Joshua Reynolds die?

Joshua Reynolds passed away in London^[4].

Who were Joshua Reynolds's parents?

Joshua Reynolds's father was Samuel Reynolds^[14]. Joshua Reynolds's mother was Theophila Potter^[15].

What did Joshua Reynolds do for work?

Joshua Reynolds worked as painter^[6], writer^[7], art collector^[8], and visual artist^[9].

Where did Joshua Reynolds go to school?

Joshua Reynolds was educated at Hele's School^[20].

What awards did Joshua Reynolds receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[23], Knight Bachelor^[24], and Fellow of the Royal Society^[25].

Who did Joshua Reynolds influence?

Joshua Reynolds has been cited as an influence by Thomas Lawrence^[38].