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William Shipley

Drawing master, social reformer, and inventor (1714-1803) · Artists · Died at 89

William Shipley was an English drawing master, social reformer and inventor who, in 1754, founded an arts society in London that became The Royal Society of Arts, or Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce (RSA).

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Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts

About this person

Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1714 to 1803 · aged 89