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Born December 15, 1734 • England
Died November 15, 1802 (aged 67) • Kendal • England • (Anniversary in 2 days)

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Self-portrait, oil on canvas by George Romney, 1784; in the National Portrait Gallery, London. 125.7 cm × 99.1 cm.
Richard Cumberland, detail of an oil painting by George Romney; in the National Portrait Gallery, London
Raikes, detail of an oil painting by George Romney; in the National Portrait Gallery, London
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