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Julius Caesar Ibbetson

Early Life and Background Born: December 29, 1759, at Farnley Moor, Leeds, United Kingdom Died: October 13, 1817, Masham, Yorkshire, United Kingdom Parents: Richard Ibbetson (clothier from Yorkshire) and Rebecca Mortimer. Unique Name Origin: Received the name "Julius Caesar" due to his birth via Caesarean section, a rare procedure at the time. He attempted to conceal this fact throughout his life. Early Education: Attended lo

cal Moravian community schools and Quaker schools in Leeds, receiving an unusually thorough education for the period. Apprenticeship: Served as an apprentice to John Fletcher, a ship painter in Hull, from 1772 to 1777. This early experience provided foundational skills despite his artistic aspirations. Artistic Development and Key Works Early Career (London): Moved to London around 1780, initially working as a picture restorer b…