About Charles Shirreff
Lived 1750 – 1831 (aged 80–81). Charles Shirreff was a British and Scottish painter and draftsperson.
Charles Shirreff (4 October 1749 – 1829) was a deaf Scottish painter, specializing in portrait miniatures. Charles became Braidwood's first deaf student; soon afterward, Braidwood founded Braidwood's Academy for the Deaf and Dumb, the first school of its kind in Britain.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charles Shirreff?
Scottish painter (1750–1831)
When was Charles Shirreff born?
Charles Shirreff was born in 1750 in Edinburgh.
When did Charles Shirreff die?
Charles Shirreff died in 1831 in Bath.
What was Charles Shirreff's occupation?
Charles Shirreff was a painter and draftsperson.
What nationality was Charles Shirreff?
Charles Shirreff was British and Scottish.
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· DBpedia: Charles Shirreff (painter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Shirreff. https://biography.guide/charles-shirreff-painter/
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