Mary Beale
Timeline
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Born in Suffolk.
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Befriends Sir Peter Lely, court painter to Charles II, king of England.
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Marries Charles Beale.
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Leaves London to escape the Great Plague.
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Writes the manuscript Discourse on Friendship.
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Son Charles begins to study miniature painting.
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Takes on two students, Keaty Trioche and Mr. More.
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Takes on Sarah Curtis as a student.
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Dies on October 8 in London and is buried at St. James’ Church Piccadilly.