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Robert Ker Porter

British artist, writer and diplomat (1777-1842) · Artists · Died at 65

Sir Robert Ker Porter, KCH was a British artist, writer and diplomat. Known today for his accounts of his travels in Russia, Spain, Portugal and Persia, he was one of the earliest panorama painters in Britain, was appointed historical painter to Tsar Alexander I of Russia and served as British consul in Venezuela.

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Knight Commander of the Royal Order of the Welfs
Officer of the Order of the Lion and the Sun

About this person

Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1777 to 1842 · aged 65