Timeline

1830

Born in Scarborough, England

1850

Received his artistic training at University College School London

1854

Studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence

1855 - 1859

Lived in Paris where he met Ingres, Delacroix, Corot, Troyon, and Millet

1864

Became an associate of the Royal Academy

1878 - 1896

President of the Royal Academy

First artist to become a lord