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Also known as Charles Wilson Peale, Charles W. Peale, C. W. Peale, Peale, Chas. Wilson Peale, Chas Wilson Peale, C.W. Peale, Chas. W. Peale

American painter (1741–1827)

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Born
1741
Died
1827
Works
19

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Key facts

Born
( 1741-04-15 ) April 15, 1741, Chester , Province of Maryland , British America
Died
February 22, 1827 (1827-02-22) (aged 85), Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , U.S.
Resting place
Saint Peter's Episcopal Churchyard ( Philadelphia , Pennsylvania)
Known for
Painting
Spouses
Rachel Brewer, ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1762 ; died 1790 ) ​ Elizabeth de Peyster, ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1790 ; died 1804 ) ​ Hannah Moore, ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1805 ; died 1821 ) ​
Relatives
Peale family

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Works in European collections

1 object attributed to Charles Willson Peale, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana

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Encyclopedic overview

Charles Willson Peale (April 15, 1741 – February 22, 1827) was an American painter, military officer, scientist, and naturalist.

In 1775, inspired by the American Revolution, Peale moved from his native Maryland to Philadelphia, where he set up a painting studio and joined the Sons of Liberty. During the American Revolutionary War, Peale served in the Pennsylvania Militia and the Continental Army, participating in several military campaigns. In addition to his military service, Peale also served in the Pennsylvania State Assembly from 1779 to 1780.

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