Sculptor
Francis Legatt Chantrey
The leading British portrait sculptor of his day, and the bequest that buys art for the nation.
Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey was an English sculptor. He became the leading portrait sculptor in Regency era Britain, producing busts and statues of many notable figures of the time. Chantrey's most notable works include the statues of King George IV; King George III (Guildhall), and George Washington. He also executed four monuments to military heroes for St Paul's Cathedral, London. He left the Chantrey Bequest for the purchase of works of art for the nation, which was available from 1877 after the death of his widow.
- Born
- 1781-04-07, Sheffield, EnglandA Saturday
- Died
- 1841-11-25, London, EnglandA Thursday, aged 60
- At birth
- Sun in Aries, Moon in Libra
- Nationality
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Birth-time source
- No birth time on record: Rodden X
Birth Chart
1781-04-07, Sheffield, England · time unknown, noon chart
Europe/Londonthe zone used then
The chart
| Body | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Aries | 18°00′ | Direct |
| Moon | Libra | 1°37′ | Direct |
| Mercury | Aries | 11°05′ | Retrograde |
| Venus | Aries | 3°14′ | Direct |
| Mars | Capricorn | 6°14′ | Direct |
| Jupiter | Scorpio | 26°26′ | Retrograde |
| Saturn | Sagittarius | 19°48′ | Retrograde |
| Uranus | Gemini | 24°57′ | Direct |
| Neptune | Libra | 4°07′ | Retrograde |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 6°36′ | Direct |
Death Chart
1841-11-25, London, England · time unknown, noon chart
Europe/Londonthe zone used then
The chart
| Body | Sign | Degree | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Sagittarius | 3°06′ | Direct |
| Moon | Aries | 21°24′ | Direct |
| Mercury | Scorpio | 16°33′ | Retrograde |
| Venus | Scorpio | 9°11′ | Direct |
| Mars | Capricorn | 27°27′ | Direct |
| Jupiter | Sagittarius | 24°54′ | Direct |
| Saturn | Capricorn | 1°48′ | Direct |
| Uranus | Pisces | 20°25′ | Retrograde |
| Neptune | Aquarius | 14°31′ | Direct |
| Pluto | Aries | 19°12′ | Retrograde |
Their Astrocartography
Where each planet sat on one of the four angles at the moment Francis Legatt Chantrey was born. Tap a line to read what the tradition associates with it.
Cast for noon, as the birth time is unknown, so the longitudes are approximate.
