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John Bacon

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John Bacon

Birth
Southwark, London Borough of Southwark, Greater London, England
Death
4 Aug 1799 (aged 58)
London, City of London, Greater London, England
Burial
Chingford, London Borough of Waltham Forest, Greater London, England
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Sculptor. His original technique did much to improve the transition of statues from artificial stone to marble. In 1769 he was awarded the first gold medal by the Royal Academy for sculpture. His many works and monuments can be found at St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey.
Sculptor. His original technique did much to improve the transition of statues from artificial stone to marble. In 1769 he was awarded the first gold medal by the Royal Academy for sculpture. His many works and monuments can be found at St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey.

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'What I was as an artist seemed of some importance while I lived; but what I really was as a believer in Jesus Christ is the only thing of importance to me now.'

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  • Originally Created by: s.canning
  • Added: Dec 28, 2006
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17195498/john-bacon: accessed ), memorial page for John Bacon (24 Nov 1740–4 Aug 1799), Find a Grave Memorial ID 17195498, citing Chingford Mount Cemetery, Chingford, London Borough of Waltham Forest, Greater London, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.