Canaletto vs John Harrison
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Compare the life timelines of Canaletto (1697–1768) and John Harrison (1693–1776) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 71 years, from 1697 to 1768.
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Canaletto (1697–1768)
- — Born in Venice Verified
- — Trained as a theatrical scene painter with his father Verified
- — Traveled to Rome, where he turned to topographical view painting Verified
- — Established himself as Venice's leading view painter Verified
- — Began working with Joseph Smith, British consul and principal agent Verified
- — Moved to London to work for English patrons Verified
- — Returned permanently to Venice Verified
- — Elected to the Venetian Academy of Fine Arts Verified
- — Died in Venice Verified
John Harrison (1693–1776)
- — Born in Foulby, Yorkshire, England Verified
- — Family moved to Barrow upon Humber, Lincolnshire Verified
- — Built his first pendulum clock, made almost entirely of wood Verified
- — Travelled to London seeking support under the Longitude Act Verified
- — Completed his first marine timekeeper, H1, and tested it on a voyage to Lisbon Verified
- — Completed the H4 marine watch Verified
- — H4 proved itself on a trial voyage to Jamaica Verified
- — Received a final monetary award from Parliament Verified
- — Died in London Verified