John Astley (painter)
John Astley | |
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portrait by Joshua Reynolds | |
| Born | 24 June 1720 (in Julian calendar) |
| Baptised | 6 April 1724 (in Julian calendar) |
| Died | 14 November 1787 (aged 67) Cheshire |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Spouse(s) | unknown wife (?), Penelope Vernon, Mary Wagstaffe |
| Children | 6, including Francis Dukinfield Astley |
John Astley (24 June 1720– 14 November 1787) was an English portrait painter and amateur architect, known for his "patronage among a vast circle of fashion" as well as a fortune acquired through marriage.