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George Romney

English painter.

b. 1734 CE – d. 1802 CE World The Atlantic Lands

George Romney (26 December [O.S. 15 December] 1734 – 15 November 1802) was an English painter. He was the most fashionable artist of his day, painting many leading society figures – including his artistic muse, Emma Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson.

Moran, J. (2025). George Romney. History Atlas. Retrieved 13 October 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/people/george-romney/

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