Prince Hoare (younger)


Prince Hoare was an English painter and dramatist.

Life

Hoare was born in Bath, the son of painter William Hoare and his wife. He was named 'Prince' after his father's brother, a sculptor. He studied art from an early age, and became well known as a painter of portraits and historical scenes. His sister Mary Hoare was also a noted painter.
Later in his life, Hoare wrote 20 plays. He also compiled the , based on the British abolitionist's manuscripts, family documents and material from the African Institution, London.