Royal Academy

The Royal Academy of Arts is an art institution based in Burlington House on Piccadilly, London. The Royal Academy of Arts has a unique position in being an independent, privately funded institution led by eminent artists and architects whose purpose is to promote the creation, enjoyment and appreciation of the visual arts through exhibitions, education and debate. The Royal Academy of Arts was founded through a personal act of King George III on... More

Educational institution:

Also known as:

  • Royal Academy of Arts,
  • Royal Academy, City of Westminster,
  • Royal Academy, main campus
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Organization

Address

Royal Academy Headquarters

Burlington House Piccadilly
London

Royal Academy Headquarters

Piccadilly and Burlington Arcade
London

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Date founded:

  • Dec 10, 1768

Board members:

Person Title From To
  • President
  • 1768
  • 1792
  • President
  • 1792
  • 1805
  • President
  • 1805
  • 1806
  • President
  • 1806
  • 1820
  • President
  • 1820
  • 1830
  • President
  • 1830
  • 1850
  • President
  • 1850
  • 1865
  • President
  • 1866
  • 1878
  • President
  • 1878
  • 1896
  • President
  • Feb 1896
  • Aug 1896
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Number of members:

number date
  • 42
  • 1853
  • 50
  • 1972
  • 40
  • 1768
  • 80
  • 1991
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Members:

Member From To
  • Jul 9, 1968
  • Feb 25, 1969
  • Jun 15, 1972
  • Jun 15, 1972
  • Jun 15, 1972
  • Aug 6, 2008
  • Apr 26, 1973
  • Feb 12, 1974
  • Feb 12, 1974
  • Apr 24, 1975
  • Dec 9, 1975
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