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| Keywords: people indoor The British-born William Fitzhugh (1651–1701) was among the first Virginia colonists.By instinct a man of moderate behavior, Fitzhugh nonetheless took on the lifestyle of an aristocrat. He saw such role-playing and the establishment of a family dynasty as essential to the economic stability of his extensive plantation operations. Following his lead, Fitzhugh heirs became patrons of the arts, trend-setters for the northern counties in the development of architecture, the collecting of fine household furnishings, and the commissioning of portraits. More on the family at www.vahistorical.org/dynasties/williamfitzhugh.htm The British-born William Fitzhugh (1651–1701) was among the first Virginia colonists.By instinct a man of moderate behavior, Fitzhugh nonetheless took on the lifestyle of an aristocrat. He saw such role-playing and the establishment of a family dynasty as essential to the economic stability of his extensive plantation operations. Following his lead, Fitzhugh heirs became patrons of the arts, trend-setters for the northern counties in the development of architecture, the collecting of fine household furnishings, and the commissioning of portraits. More on the family at www.vahistorical.org/dynasties/williamfitzhugh.htm | ||||
