Person:Robert Smirk (1)

Robert Smirk
d.5 Jan 1845 London, England
m. 28 Jul 1750
  1. Robert Smirk1753 - 1845
m. 1 Mar 1777
  1. Richard Smirke1778 - 1815
  2. Mary Smirk1779 - 1848
  3. Sir Robert Smirke1781 - 1867
  4. Harry Smirke1782 -
  5. Thomas Smirke1788 - 1870
  6. Sarah SmirkeEst 1790 -
  7. Elizabeth Smirke1790 -
  8. Alfred Smirke1793 -
  9. Sir Edward Smirke1795 - 1875
  10. Sydney Smirke1797 - 1877
Facts and Events
Name Robert Smirk
Alt Name Robert Smirke
Gender Male
Christening[2] 25 May 1753 Wigton, Cumberland, England
Marriage 1 Mar 1777 London, EnglandSt. Marylebone
to Elizabeth Russell
Death? 5 Jan 1845 London, EnglandOsnaburgh Terrace, Regent's Park
Obituary[1] Mar 1845
Reference Number? Q10658585?

Painter with biography in Dictionary of National Biography.

Wikipedia, Robert Smirke, painter

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Robert Smirke (15 April 1753 – 5 January 1845) was an English painter and illustrator, specialising in small paintings showing subjects taken from literature. He was a member of the Royal Academy.

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References
  1. The Gentleman's Magazine
    23, pps. 317-319.

    Details of life and work

  2. Parish Register.