Townley Classical Sculpture Draws Attention
Charles Townley's collection of classical sculpture became an important foundation for later British Museum antiquities holdings.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Charles Townley Biography and Timeline
Follow Charles Townley through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Charles Townley, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
2Distinct records
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1784–1805Years on this page
1784
1805
Townley Marbles Acquired For Nation
Parliament approved the purchase of Charles Townley's celebrated collection of classical antiquities for the British Museum after his death.
Records, sources and methodology
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