John Blackwood (art dealer)
Scottish merchat (died 1777) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Blackwood (2 October 1696 – 12 November 1777) was a Scottish merchant who early in his life was a slave trader in New Spain and a politician who sat in the House of Commons briefly from 1727 to 1728. Later he became a noted and sought-after art dealer. He was based in London but travelled widely on the Continent, and was one of the first dealers to introduce the works of Murillo to Britain.
Quick Facts Member of the British House of Commons for Clyde Burghs, Preceded by ...
John Blackwood | |
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Member of the British House of Commons for Clyde Burghs | |
In office 1727 – 28 March 1728 | |
Preceded by | Daniel Campbell |
Succeeded by | Daniel Campbell |
Personal details | |
Born | 2 October 1696 Edinburgh, Scotland |
Died | 12 November 1777(1777-11-12) (aged 81) England, Great Britain |
Resting place | London, England, United Kingdom |
Children | 1 daughter and 2 sons |
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