Episode 2 of 3

Letters Patent

When
5 August 1823
Where
Dublin
Part of
Royal Hibernian Academy founded in Dublin

Letters patent dated 5 August 1823 formally established the Royal Hibernian Academy of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture, including a National School of Art.

According to the letters patent of 5 August 1823, the Royal Hibernian Academy of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture was established. This document included the creation of a National School of Art as part of the academy.

Sources

  1. Royal Hibernian Academy Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-10

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