Sampson Strong (c.1550–1611) was a Dutch portrait painter. He was a resident portrait painter at

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and painted founder's portraits for All Souls, New and Christ Church colleges. He was followed by Richard Greenway. He was employed by the governors of Christ's Hospital, Abingdon to decorate the hall with portraits of founders, benefactors and former governors.

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1550s births 1611 deaths Dutch painters Dutch male painters Dutch portrait painters {{Netherlands-painter-stub