About John Whessell
Lived 1760 – 1824 (aged 63–64). John Whessell was a British painter, etcher, engraver and scientific illustrator.
John Whessell (born c. 1760) was a British engraver and painter.
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Who was John Whessell?
British engraver
When was John Whessell born?
John Whessell was born in 1760.
When did John Whessell die?
John Whessell died in 1824.
What was John Whessell's occupation?
John Whessell was a painter, etcher, engraver and scientific illustrator.
What nationality was John Whessell?
John Whessell was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Whessell. https://biography.guide/john-whessell/
MLA: "John Whessell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-whessell/.
Chicago: "John Whessell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-whessell/.
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