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English classical scholar and connoisseur (1751–1824)

Richard^[2]Payne Knight (11 February 1751 – 23 April 1824) of Downton Castle in Herefordshire, and of 5 Soho Square,^[3]London, England, was a classical scholar, connoisseur, archaeologist^[4][5] and numismatist^[5] best known for his theories of picturesque beauty and for his interest in ancient phallic imagery. He served as a Member of Parliament for Leominster (1780–84) and for Ludlow (1784–1806).^[6]

Origins

He was born at Wormsley Grange in Wormsley, 5 miles (8 km) north-west of Hereford in Herefordshire, the eldest son of Rev. Thomas Knight (1697–1764) of Wormsley Grange, Rector of Bewdley, Worcestershire, by his wife Ursula Nash, a daughter of Frederick Nash of Dinham, Shropshire.^[3] He was the heir not only of his father but also of his uncle Richard Knight (1693–1765) of Croft Castle.^[