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In 1792 with two friends he established the Tonbridge Bank. The bank collapsed in 1809, but until that time Children provided the money and facilities for his son's interests in science, especially in the new electrical discoveries after 1800. Children was declared bankrupt in 1816 and his home, Ferox Hall, was sold.
Title
George Children
Date
c.1806
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 76.2 x W 63.5 cm
Accession number
5150
Acquisition method
Given by John C. Children, 1977
Work type
Painting
National Portrait Gallery, London
St Martin’s Place, London, Greater London WC2H 0HE England
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