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John Gibson
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Born in Gyffin, North Wales
Born on 19th of June 1790
Died on 27th of January 1866

Born 1790. Died 1866 - British sculptor.

Studied in Rome. Best known works include Psyche borne by Zephyrs and Venus with the Turtle. He sculpted statutes of Sir Robert Peel (Westminster Abbey) and Queen Victoria (House of Lords).

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