John 'Mad Jack' Fuller

John Fuller (February 20, 1757 - April 11, 1834), better known as "Mad Jack" Fuller (although he himself preferred to be called "Honest John" Fuller) was Squire of the hamlet of Brightling, in Sussex (now East Sussex), and is well known as a builder of follies, and as a philanthropist, patron of the arts and sciences. He purchased and commissioned many paintings from J.M.W. Turner. He was sponsor and mentor to Michael Faraday.

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February 20 - 1757 - April 11 - 1834 - Brightling - Sussex - East Sussex - Follies - Philanthropist - Art - Science - J.M.W. Turner - Michael Faraday

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