October 10, 1738: American painter Benjamin West is born.

West turned down an offer of knighthood by his patron, King George III. But in 1792, was elected the second President of the Royal Academy in London.

🎨 "Rise to Power", 1786, St. George Church https://t.co/IY0M5rXi4r

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Fact The Rise And Swine cutscene where Ross, Mechanic Pig and generic Minion Pig crash into Chef Pig wasn't there when the episode came out and was instead added a few months later. The one with them sad on the beach was always there.

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October 10, 1738: American painter Benjamin West is born.

West turned down an offer of knighthood by his patron, King George III. But in 1792, was elected the second President of the Royal Academy in London.

🎨 "Rise to Power", 1786, St. George Church https://t.co/IY0M5rXi4r

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Born in 1738: King of the United Kingdom (1738-1820)

Portrait by (1767-1851), ca. 1800-10

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Born in 1738: King of the United Kingdom (1738-1820)

Portrait by (1738-1820), 1783

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Born in 1738: King of the United Kingdom (1738-1820)

Portrait by (1738-1820), 1779

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Born in 1738: King of the United Kingdom (1738-1820)

Portrait by (1739-1808), 1769

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AFYA1738: Beware; as an artist you will sometimes mistakenly be asked to mystify your own condition.

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Today in 1738: George III is born.
Discover the stories of his reign: https://t.co/iyaZSteHmW

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