Charles Chatworthy Wood Taylor
Charles Chatworthy Wood Taylor | |
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Portrait of Charles C. Wood Taylor | |
| Born | Charles Chatworthy Wood Taylor 25 April 1792 |
| Died | 19 February 1856 (aged 63) |
| Occupations | Painter, engineer, mariner, and military officer |
| Known for | Designing the coat of arms of Chile |
| Notable work | Wreck of the Arethusa (painting) |
Charles Chatworthy Wood Taylor, known in Chile as Carlos Wood (25 April 1792 – 19 February 1856), was a British painter, engineer, mariner, and military officer.
He designed the coat of arms of Chile, which was adopted by the government in 1834, incorporating the huemul and the condor.