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Peter Lely

1618 – 1680

17th-century Dutch painter

Painter Draftsperson Designer

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About Peter Lely

Lived 1618 – 1680 (aged 62). Peter Lely was a Dutch painter, draftsperson and designer.

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Important facts

Born

14 September 1618, Soest

Birth century

17th century

Died

30 November 1680, Covent Garden, London

Occupation

Painter, draftsperson, designer

Nationality

Dutch Republic

Positions held

Principal Painter in Ordinary

Awards

Knight Bachelor

Also known as

Peter (Sir) Lely, Sir Peter Lelly, P. Lilli, Pierre Leli, Sr Peter Lilley, Sir Lely

Sir Peter van der Faes Lilley, Sir Peter Lely, P. Lilij, Sir Peter van der Faes Lilly, Peter Lilley, Peter Van Der Faes Lely, Sir Lylly, Peter Van Der Faes Lylly, Sir Peter Lilly, Sir Lelio, Sir Lilly, Sir Peter Lily, Peter Van Der Faes Lelio, Peter Van Der Faes Lilly, Sir Peter van der Faes Lylly, Peter Lelie, Peter Van Der Faes Lilley, Sir Lilley, Sir Peter van der Faes Lelio, Sir Peter Lilley, J. P. Lely, Sr

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Peter Lely's

Giovanni Domenico Cassini

Frequently asked questions

Who was Peter Lely?

17th-century Dutch painter (1618–1680)

When was Peter Lely born?

Peter Lely was born on 14 September 1618 in Soest.

When did Peter Lely die?

Peter Lely died on 30 November 1680 in Covent Garden, London.

What was Peter Lely's occupation?

Peter Lely was a painter, draftsperson and designer.

What nationality was Peter Lely?

Peter Lely was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Lely

· Wikidata: Q161336

· DBpedia: Peter Lely

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