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  1. Allan, William 1782-1850.
  2. Scottish historical painter, born in
  3. Edinburgh, who spent several years in Russia
  4. and neighbouring countries, and returned to
  5. Edinburgh in 1814. He was elected president
  6. of the Royal Scottish Academy in 1838. His
  7. paintings include scenes from Walter Scott's
  8. Waverley novels.
  9.