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Sir Henry Rowley Bishop: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born November 18, 1786 • London • England • (Birthday in 5 days)
Died April 30, 1855 (aged 68) • London • England

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Sir Henry Rowley Bishop, detail of an oil painting by an unknown artist; in the National Portrait Gallery, London
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