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Richard Hurleston

1740 – 1780

Painter associated with Joseph Wright of Derby

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About Richard Hurleston

Lived 1740 – 1780 (aged 39–40). Richard Hurleston was a British painter.

Death and legacy

Hurleston died young after being hit by lightning whilst riding on Salisbury Plain.

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Important facts

Born

1740, London

Birth century

18th century

Died

1780, Salisbury plain

Occupation

Painter

Nationality

Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom

Also known as

Richard Hurlston, Richard Hurlstone

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Richard Hurleston's

Daniel Bernoulli

1700 – 1782

Mathematician

Johann Andreas Segner

Frequently asked questions

Who was Richard Hurleston?

painter associated with Joseph Wright of Derby (1740–1780)

When was Richard Hurleston born?

Richard Hurleston was born in 1740 in London.

When did Richard Hurleston die?

Richard Hurleston died in 1780 in Salisbury plain.

What was Richard Hurleston's occupation?

Richard Hurleston was a painter.

What nationality was Richard Hurleston?

Richard Hurleston was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard Hurleston

· Wikidata: Q16845744

· DBpedia: Richard Hurleston

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