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Benjamin West Artist

Benjamin West PRA (October 10, 1738 – March 11, 1820) was an Anglo-American painter of historical scenes around and after the time of the American War of Independence. He was the second president of the Royal Academy in London, serving from 1792 to 1805 and 1806 to 1820.He was offered a knighthood by the British Crown, but declined it, believing that he should instead be made a peer.

Personal facts

Birth date	October 10, 1738
Birth place	Springfield Township Delaware County Pennsylvania
Date of death	March 11, 1820
Place of death	London

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