Benjamin Haydon

English painter, specialising in grand historical pictures (1786-1846)

† 1846 · Artists · Artist in the permanent collections of National Gallery, National Gallery of Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art; cross-wiki notability: 15 language Wikipedias

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Life

Benjamin Haydon was born on January 26, 1786 in Plymouth and died on June 22, 1846 in London, aged 60. Recorded occupations: painter. Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Kingdom of Great Britain. Fields of work: painting. Educated at Royal Academy of Arts.

At a glance

Born: January 26, 1786 · Plymouth
Died: June 22, 1846 · London
Age at death: 60
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
Occupations: painter
Education: Royal Academy of Arts
Wikipedia editions: 15 languages
Signature licence: No restrictions

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Biographical facts: Wikidata Q817668 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about Benjamin Haydon on Wikipedia.

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