Francis Legat

Francis Legat (1755–1809) was a British engraver and exlibrist.

Francis Legat in brief

Born
1755
Died
1809
Known for
engraver and exlibrist
Place of birth
Edinburgh
Contents

Overview

Born at Edinburgh in 1755, died at London in 1809.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Edinburgh and London.

Work by Francis Legat is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, Yale Center for British Art and Huis van het boek.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    “Francis Legat”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q18671201: Francis Legat

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