W:thomas gisborne was born at bridge gate, derbyshire, the son of john gisborne of yoxhall lodge in needwood forest, staffordshire and his wife anne bateman. He was educated at harrow and entered st john's college, cambridge in 1776, where he established life-long friendships with w:william wilberforce and w:thomas babington. This is a modified clip from the joseph wright painting. Object Type: painting. Date: 1786.
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