William Mason
William Mason (1724–1797) was a poet, painter and draftsperson.
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William Mason
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- Born
- 1724 · Kingston upon Hull.
- Died
- 1797 · Aston.
- Occupation
- poet · painter · draftsperson · writer
- Education
- St John's College · Hull Grammar School
- Languages
- English
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William Mason (1724–1797) was a poet, painter and draftsperson.
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Born at Kingston upon Hull in 1724, died in Aston in 1797.
William Mason studied at St John's College and Hull Grammar School. The recorded working language is English. Work by William Mason is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, Yale Center for British Art and Ferens Art Gallery.
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