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Thomas Gainsborough
English portrait and landscape painter (1727-1788)
Thomas Gainsborough was born on May 14, 1727 in Sudbury, United Kingdom and died on August 2, 1788, aged 61.
Born
May 14, 1727
Thomas Gainsborough died aged 61.
Died: August 2, 1788
Source:
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- Birthplace
- Sudbury, United Kingdom
- Professions
- landscape painter, painter, draftsperson, artist, printmaker, architectural drafter, portraitist
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
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- Croatian Encyclopedia
- GeneaStar
- Roglo
- SNAC
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Questions people ask
How old was Thomas Gainsborough when they died?
Thomas Gainsborough died aged 61.
When is Thomas Gainsborough’s birthday?
Thomas Gainsborough’s recorded birthday is May 14.
Where was Thomas Gainsborough born?
Thomas Gainsborough was born in Sudbury, United Kingdom.
When did Thomas Gainsborough die?
Thomas Gainsborough died on August 2, 1788.