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Henry Raeburn
1756Mar, 4

Henry Raeburn

Henry Raeburn, Scottish painter and educator (d. 1823)
Sir Henry Raeburn (; 4 March 1756 – 8 July 1823) was a Scottish portrait painter. He served as Portrait Painter to King George IV in Scotland.

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