J. M. W. Turner
English painter
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About J. M. W. Turner
J. M. W. Turner was a renowned English landscape painter regarded as one of the most controversial and successful landscape painters of the nineteenth-century in Britain. He was also one of the most prominent figures of Romanticism. Some of his well known works include 1822's The Battle of Trafalgar, 1834's The Fountain of Indolence and 1845's Sunrise with Sea Monsters.
Family Life
He was born to Mary Marshall and William Turner. He had a younger sister named Mary Ann who died at an early age. He never got married but did have a number of relationships, including a relationship with a widow named Sarah Danby, with whom he was suspected to have fathered children.
Trivia
The exact date of his birth is unknown. Despite Turner himself claiming he was born on 23rd April, there has never been any evidence to verify the claim.
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F.A.Q. about J. M. W. Turner
When is his birthday?
J. M. W. Turner's birthday is on April 23, 1775.
In how many days is his birthday?
J. M. W. Turner's birthday is in 179 days
How old was J. M. W. Turner when he died?
He was 76 years old.
When did he die?
He died in December 19, 1851.
How old would he be today?
J. M. W. Turner would be 246 years old if he was alive today.
Where was J. M. W. Turner from?
He was born in Maiden Lane Covent Garden, London, England, UK.
J. M. W. Turner's Popularity
J. M. W. Turner was a famous English painter, who was born on April 23, 1775. As a person born on this date, J. M. W. Turner is listed in our database as the 23rd most popular celebrity for the day (April 23).
People born on April 23 fall under the Zodiac sign of Taurus, the Bull. J. M. W. Turner is the 635th most popular Taurus.
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