Historedia
Person

Francis Johnston

Events
1
Episodes
3
Years
1823–1825

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Francis Johnston, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Royal Hibernian Academy founded in Dublin

    1823–1825

    Role: Architect made president in 1824

    1. 1823 · DublinPetition for Charter

      Thirty Irish artists petitioned the government for a charter of incorporation, leading to the founding of the Royal Hibernian Academy in Dublin in 1823.

    2. 5 August 1823 · DublinLetters Patent

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

    3. May 1825 · DublinFirst Exhibitions

      The first exhibitions of the Royal Hibernian Academy took place in May 1825 and were held annually from then on.

Sources

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