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Person    | Male  Born 13/3/1713  Died 11/11/1810

Johan Zoffany

Categories: Art

Countries: Germany

Johan Zoffany

Artist. Born Johannes Josephus Zaufallij in Frankfurt. He came to England in 1760, and by 1764 he had the patronage of King George III and Queen Charlotte,  He was a founding member of the Royal Academy, and became popular for his society and theatrical portraits.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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