Who succeeded Reynolds as president of the Royal Academy of Arts?
Benjamin West
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After Reynolds' death in 1792, Benjamin West was elected president of the Royal Academy of Arts, a position he held for 25 years. West was a renowned painter in his own right, and his presidency saw the academy flourish. He was a great advocate for the arts, and helped to establish the academy as a leading institution for art education and training.
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