Mary Matilda Betham (1776 - 1852)

Short name Mary Matilda Betham
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First name Mary Matilda
Birth name Betham
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Date of birth 1776
Date of death 1852
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Sex Female
Place of birth England
Place of death London
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Education Educated at home, Higher education, Self-educated
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Mary Matilda Betham was ...
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16 November 1776 – 30 September 1852. Painted miniature portraits. Was first inspired to start painting by a wish to support herself financially. According to Wikipedia: Friend of Anna Laetitia Barbauld. Other acquaintances: Hannah More, Germaine de Staël. Shortly admitted to mental asylum in 1819, and in 1822. Financial problems.