William Dobson

Painter

Birthday February 24, 1611

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Oct 28, 1646 (35)

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About

British portraitist known for being one of England's first premiere painters.

Before Fame

He was an apprentice to William Peake.

Trivia

A documentary on his life, The Lost Genius of British Art: William Dobson, was produced in 2011.

Family Life

He was survived by Judith Sander, whom he married in 1637.

Associated With

He painted a twelve year old Charles II of England.