Castle Gondolfo, Lake Albano, Italy, by Christopher Pearse Cranch

Christopher Pearse Cranch

Christopher Pearse Cranch (March 8, 1813– January 20, 1892) was an American writer and artist, born in the District of Columbia. His conservative father, William Cranch, was Chief Judge of the United States Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, while his brother John was a painter. He graduated from Columbian College (now George Washington University) in 1835 before attending Harvard Divinity School and becoming a licensed preacher.

Christopher Pearse Cranch (March 8, 1813– January 20, 1892) was an American writer and artist, born in the District of Columbia. His conservative father, William Cranch, was Chief Judge of the United States Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, while his brother John was a painter. He graduated from Columbian College (now George Washington University) in 1835 before attending Harvard Divinity School and becoming a licensed preacher.




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