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Royal instrument of foundation signed
- When
- 10 December 1768
- Where
- London, where the Royal Academy was founded
King George III founded the Royal Academy by personal act on 10 December 1768, naming 34 founder members with a permitted total of 40.
The Royal Academy of Arts was founded through a personal act of King George III on 10 December 1768, with a mission to establish a school or academy of design for the use of students in the arts and to hold an annual exhibition. The instrument of foundation, signed by George III on that date, named 34 founder members and allowed for a total membership of 40 artists.
Sources
- Royal Academy of Arts Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-18
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