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Background imageBritish History Collection: John Thurloe, Author of State Papers, 1616-1668

John Thurloe, Author of State Papers, 1616-1668. Secretary to the council of state in Protectorate England, spymaster for Oliver Cromwell

Background imageBritish History Collection: Lord Francis Villiers, English noble

Lord Francis Villiers, English noble
Lord Francis Villiers, died 1648 aged 19. Son of George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham, and Katherine, favourite of King James I

Background imageBritish History Collection: Sir Thomas Twisden, 1st Baronet, 1602-1683

Sir Thomas Twisden, 1st Baronet, 1602-1683. English lawyer and politician who sat in the House of Commons of England, High Court judge who presided at the trial of the regicides

Background imageBritish History Collection: Sir Philip Stapleton of Wighill

Sir Philip Stapleton of Wighill, 1603-1647, Parliamentarian during the English Civil War

Background imageBritish History Collection: Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester

Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester, 2nd creation, 1641-1711. English statesman and writer, supporter of the Glorious Revolution of 1688

Background imageBritish History Collection: Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of Somerset

Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of Somerset, 1662-1748. The Proud Duke, British peer, Lord President of the Council and Master of the Horse

Background imageBritish History Collection: James Stuart, 1st Duke of Richmond

James Stuart, 1st Duke of Richmond, 1612-1655. Scottish nobleman, royalist and Lord Steward of the House of King Charles I

Background imageBritish History Collection: Reginald Pole, English cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church

Reginald Pole, English cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and the last Roman Catholic archbishop of Canterbury, 1500-1558. Renigald Pole, Cardinal

Background imageBritish History Collection: Lieutenant-General James FitzThomas Butler

Lieutenant-General James FitzThomas Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde, 1610-1688. Irish statesman and Royalist soldier, known as Earl of Ormond and Marquess of Ormond

Background imageBritish History Collection: George Fitzroy, Duke of Northumberland

George Fitzroy, Duke of Northumberland
George Fitzroy, 1st Duke of Northumberland, 2nd creation, 1665-1716. Illegitimate son of King Charles II and Barbara Villiers, Duchess of Cleveland

Background imageBritish History Collection: Algernon Percy, 10th Earl of Northumberland

Algernon Percy, 10th Earl of Northumberland, 4th Baron Percy, 1602-1668. English aristocrat and supporter of the Parliamentary cause in the English Civil War

Background imageBritish History Collection: William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle upon Tyne

William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle upon Tyne, 1593-1676. English courtier, supporter of the arts, horse breeder, patron of the playwright Ben Jonson

Background imageBritish History Collection: John Mordaunt, 1st Viscount Mordaunt, 1626-1675

John Mordaunt, 1st Viscount Mordaunt, 1626-1675. English royalist conspirator for the Restoration of King Charles II. In parade armour and collar

Background imageBritish History Collection: Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Countess of Kildare, 1665-1758

Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Countess of Kildare, 1665-1758. Mistress to King Charles II

Background imageBritish History Collection: Montagu Bertie, 2nd Earl of Lindsey, 1608-1666

Montagu Bertie, 2nd Earl of Lindsey, 1608-1666
Montagu Bertie, 2nd Earl of Lindsey, Baron Willoughby de Eresby, 1608-1666. English Royalist soldier, courtier, and politician. In parade armour with helmet, plain collar over gorget

Background imageBritish History Collection: King Henry VIII, King of England from 1509 to 1547

King Henry VIII, King of England from 1509 to 1547. In jeweled cap, doublet and fur cape, with gold chain

Background imageBritish History Collection: Isabella Fitzroy, Duchess of Grafton, one of the Hampton Court B

Isabella Fitzroy, Duchess of Grafton, one of the Hampton Court Beauties, c.1668-1723. Wife of Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Grafton, illegitimate son of King Charles II and Barbara Villiers

Background imageBritish History Collection: Henry Fitzroy, 1st Duke of Grafton, 1663-1690

Henry Fitzroy, 1st Duke of Grafton, 1663-1690. Illegitimate son of King Charles II and Barbara Villiers, Duchess of Cleveland

Background imageBritish History Collection: Ford Grey, 1st Earl of Tankerville, English politician

Ford Grey, 1st Earl of Tankerville, English politician
Ford Grey, 1st Earl of Tankerville, 1655- 170, 1st Viscount Glendale, 3rd Baron Grey of Werke, English nobleman, Whig politician and statesman, involved in the Rye House Plot. Ford, Lord Grey

Background imageBritish History Collection: Sir Richard Chiverton, Lord Mayor of London, 1657-58

Sir Richard Chiverton, Lord Mayor of London, 1657-58, in ceremonial robes and chain

Background imageBritish History Collection: Sir John Coke, Secretary of State to King Charles I

Sir John Coke, Secretary of State to King Charles I
Sir John Coke, 1563-1644, English politician, MP, and Secretary of State to King Charles I. In lace ruff and cap

Background imageBritish History Collection: Barbara Palmer, 1st Duchess of Cleveland, mistress to King Charl

Barbara Palmer, 1st Duchess of Cleveland, mistress to King Charl
Barbara Palmer, 1st Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine, 1640-1709. Mistress of King Charles I and mother of his illegitimate children

Background imageBritish History Collection: Oliver Cromwell, English general and statesman

Oliver Cromwell, English general and statesman
Oliver Cromwell, 1599-1658, English general and statesman, leader of the Parliament armies against King Charles I in the English Civil War, Lord Protector

Background imageBritish History Collection: Nathaniel Crew, 3rd Baron Crew, Bishop of Durham

Nathaniel Crew, 3rd Baron Crew, Bishop of Durham, 1633-1731, wearing clerical robes

Background imageBritish History Collection: Rear Admiral Sir John Chicheley, c. 1640-1691

Rear Admiral Sir John Chicheley, c. 1640-1691, Royal Naval officer who commanded a squadron at the battles of Schooneveld and Texel during the Franco-Dutch War. Mislabeled Sir Richard Chicheley

Background imageBritish History Collection: Sophia Bulkely, Scottish Jacobite courtier to Queen Mary of Mode

Sophia Bulkely, Scottish Jacobite courtier to Queen Mary of Mode
Sophia Bulkely (nee Stuart), c.1660-1718, Scottish Jacobite courtier. Wife of Henry Bulkeley, lady of the bedchamber to queen Mary of Modena. Madam Sophia Bulkely

Background imageBritish History Collection: Arthur Capell, 1st Baron Capell, Royalist politician and writer

Arthur Capell, 1st Baron Capell, Royalist politician and writer
Arthur Capell, 1st Baron Capell of Hadham, 1608- 1649, Royalist politician and writer, court of King Charles I, during the English Civil War. Arthur, Lord Capel

Background imageBritish History Collection: George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham

George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham, 1592-1628, English courtier, statesman, and patron of the arts, favourite possibly lover of King James I

Background imageBritish History Collection: George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham, as a young boy

George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham, as a young boy. 20th Baron de Ros, KG, 1628-1687, English statesman, courtier, rake and poet

Background imageBritish History Collection: Patrick Ruthven, 1st Earl of Forth, Scottish nobleman

Patrick Ruthven, 1st Earl of Forth, Scottish nobleman
Patrick Ruthven, 1st Earl of Forth and 1st Earl of Brentford, 1573-1651, Scottish nobleman, general, diplomat and alcoholic. General Ruthven, Earl of Brentford

Background imageBritish History Collection: Thomas Howard, 14th Earl of Arundel, Grand Tourist and art colle

Thomas Howard, 14th Earl of Arundel, Grand Tourist and art colle
Thomas Howard, 14th Earl of Arundel, 1585-1646, English courtier during the reigns of King James I and King Charles I. Famous as a Grand Tourist and art collector

Background imageBritish History Collection: Michael Boyle, 1609-1702, Church of Ireland bishop

Michael Boyle, 1609-1702, Church of Ireland bishop. Archbishop of Dublin from 1663 to 1679, Archbishop of Armagh from 1679 to his death, and Lord Chancellor of Ireland

Background imageBritish History Collection: Robert Bruce, 1st Earl of Ailesbury, Scottish politician and cou

Robert Bruce, 1st Earl of Ailesbury, Scottish politician and cou
Robert Bruce, 1626-1685, 1st Earl of Ailesbury and 2nd Earl of Elgin, Scottish politician, Privy Counsellor and Gentleman of the Bedchamber to King Charles II

Background imageBritish History Collection: Edward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset, English courtier, soldier

Edward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset, English courtier, soldier
Edward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset KG (1591-1652), English courtier, soldier and politician

Background imageBritish History Collection: Claud Hamilton, 1st Lord Paisley, 1546-1621

Claud Hamilton, 1st Lord Paisley, 1546-1621
Claud Hamilton, 1st Lord Paisley, Scottish politician, 1546-1621. Commander of Paisley Abbey, fought for Mary Queen of Scots at the Battle of Langside, 1568

Background imageBritish History Collection: Effigy of Mary, Countess of Buckingham, c.1570-1632

Effigy of Mary, Countess of Buckingham, c.1570-1632. Second wife of Sir George Villiers, c. 1544-1606. In veil, coronet, ruff collar, ermine-lined robe. Mislabeled Elizabeth, Countess of Buckingham

Background imageBritish History Collection: Sir George Villiers, English knight, 1544-1606

Sir George Villiers, English knight, 1544-1606
Sir George Villiers, English knight, country gentleman, court of Queen Elizabeth I, 1544-1606

Background imageBritish History Collection: Sir Robert Shirley in Persian costume

Sir Robert Shirley in Persian costume
Sir Robert Shirley, English traveller and adventurer, c.1581-1628. Younger brother of Sir Anthony Shirley and Sir Thomas Shirley. Notable for his help modernising the Persian Safavid army

Background imageBritish History Collection: Philip Yorke, 2nd Earl Hardwicke

Philip Yorke, 2nd Earl Hardwicke, 1720-1790. Classical scholar and historian. In the parliamentary ceremonial robes of an earl. Philip, 2nd Earl of Hardwicke

Background imageBritish History Collection: Sir Anthony Mildmay, Elizabeth I's ambassador in Paris

Sir Anthony Mildmay, Elizabeth I's ambassador in Paris
Sir Anthony Mildmay, Queen Elizabeth I's ambassador to the court of Henry IV in Paris for two years, died 1617

Background imageBritish History Collection: Thomas Townshend, British Whig politician, 1701-1780

Thomas Townshend, British Whig politician, 1701-1780
Thomas Townshend, British Whig politician and scholar, 1701-1780. Educated at Eton and King's College, Cambridge. MP for Winchelsea. Father of Thomas Townshend, 1st Viscount Sydney

Background imageBritish History Collection: Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke

Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke, 1690-1764. Wearing a powdered wig and the ceremonial robes of the Lord Chancellor. From the collection at Wimple. Philip, First Earl of Hardwicke

Background imageBritish History Collection: Charles Wyndham, 2nd Earl of Egremont, 1710-1763

Charles Wyndham, 2nd Earl of Egremont, 1710-1763. British statesman, MP, and later Secretary of State. Charles, Earl of Egremont. From a painting in the collection at Petworth House

Background imageBritish History Collection: Anne Howard, Countess of Carlisle, 1674-1752

Anne Howard, Countess of Carlisle, 1674-1752. Wife of Charles Howard, 3rd Earl of Carlisle; daughter of Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex. Ann, Countess of Carlisle

Background imageBritish History Collection: Roger Gale, English antiquary and historian, 1672-1744

Roger Gale, English antiquary and historian, 1672-1744. Educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, VP of the Society of Antiquaries, Treasurer of the Royal Society

Background imageBritish History Collection: Thomas Catesby, Lord Paget, English writer and politician

Thomas Catesby, Lord Paget, English writer and politician
Thomas Catesby Paget or Pagett, 1689-1742, English poet, writer and politician, lord of the bedchamber to the Prince of Wales, courtier to King George II. Lord Paget

Background imageBritish History Collection: Charlotte Clayton, Baroness Sundon, c.1679-1742

Charlotte Clayton, Baroness Sundon, c.1679-1742. British lady in waiting, bedchamber woman and influential favourite of queen regent Caroline. Wife of William Clayton, 1st Baron Sundon of Ardagh

Background imageBritish History Collection: Jane Temple, Countess Portland, governess to the princesses

Jane Temple, Countess Portland, governess to the princesses
Jane Martha Temple Bentinck, Countess Portland, 1672 - 1751. Governess to King George II's daughters. Wife of Hans William Bentinck, 1st Earl of Portland. Jane Temple, Countess of Portland

Background imageBritish History Collection: James Hamilton, 6th Earl of Abercorn, 1701-1734

James Hamilton, 6th Earl of Abercorn, 1701-1734. Scottish aristocrat, commander of a cavalry regiment, privy councillor to James II to George II. In wig, cravat, ceremonial robes of a lord

Background imageBritish History Collection: Hugh Boscawen, 1st Viscount Falmouth, 1678-1734

Hugh Boscawen, 1st Viscount Falmouth, 1678-1734
Hugh Boscawen, 1st Viscount Falmouth, English Whig politician, Comptroller to the household of King George I. 1678-1734. Hugh, Viscount Falmouth. In wig, cravat and coat

Background imageBritish History Collection: Lady Mary Sidney, mother of Sir Philip Sidney

Lady Mary Sidney, mother of Sir Philip Sidney
Lady Mary Sidney, lady-in-waiting at the court of Queen Elizabeth I, wife of Sir Henry Sidney, mother of Sir Philip Sidney and Mary Sidney Herbert, Countess of Pembroke, c. 1530-1586

Background imageBritish History Collection: Elizabeth Allington, Lady Seymour, c.1632-1691

Elizabeth Allington, Lady Seymour, c.1632-1691. Married Charles Seymour, 2nd Baron Seymour of Trowbridge, in 1654. Hair in ringlets with pearls, pearl choker, low-cut gown

Background imageBritish History Collection: Arabella Churchill, mistress of King James II

Arabella Churchill, mistress of King James II
Arabella Godfrey, sister of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, mistress of King James II of England, 1649-1730. Arabella Churchill. In pearl earrings, low-cut gown and shawl

Background imageBritish History Collection: Rachel Russell, Duchess of Devonshire, 1674-1725

Rachel Russell, Duchess of Devonshire, 1674-1725. Eldest daughter of William Russell, Lord Russell, and Lady Rachel Wriothesley, cousin of Petworth's owner, Lady Elizabeth Percy

Background imageBritish History Collection: William Shippen, English Jacobite

William Shippen, English Jacobite, poet and writer, Tory politician who sat in the House of Commons, 1673-1743. From the collection at Badmenton

Background imageBritish History Collection: Sir John Coventry, English Royalist politician

Sir John Coventry, English Royalist politician, MP for Weymouth and Melcombe Regis, Knight of the Bath, c.1636-1685. From the collection of Long Leat

Background imageBritish History Collection: Henry Hyde, 2nd Earl of Clarendon, died 1709

Henry Hyde, 2nd Earl of Clarendon, died 1709. English politician, brother-in-law to King James II, Lord Privy Seal, Lord Lieutenant to Ireland. From the collection at Badminton

Background imageBritish History Collection: Sir Edward Seymour, English politician, 1633-1708

Sir Edward Seymour, English politician, 1633-1708
Sir Edward Seymour, 4th Baronet, politician and Speaker of the House of Commons, 1633-1708. In luxuriant wig, cravat, coat and toga

Background imageBritish History Collection: Margaret Sawyer, Countess of Pembroke, died 1706

Margaret Sawyer, Countess of Pembroke, died 1706. Daughter of Robert Sawyer, attorney general, and first wife of Thomas Herbert, 8th Earl of Pembroke

Background imageBritish History Collection: Dr. Robert Brady, English physician and historian

Dr. Robert Brady, English physician and historian, educated at Caius College, Cambridge University, 1627-1700. Physician in ordinary to King James II

Background imageBritish History Collection: Sir Henry Sidney, Lord Deputy of Ireland, 1529-1586

Sir Henry Sidney, Lord Deputy of Ireland, 1529-1586
Sir Henry Sidney, Knight of the Garter, Lord Deputy of Ireland, 1529-1586. Courtier to King Edward VI, Queen Mary I and Queen Elizabeth I

Background imageBritish History Collection: Sir William Coventry, English statesman

Sir William Coventry, English statesman, MP, Doctor of Law at Oxford, Privy Councillor, commissioner of the Treasury, c.1628-1686. In luxuriant wig, lace collar and cloak

Background imageBritish History Collection: Henry Coventry, King Charles II's ambassador to Sweden

Henry Coventry, King Charles II's ambassador to Sweden
Henry Coventry, English politician; Groom of the Bedchamber to Charles II after the Restoration, British ambassador to Sweden, 1617-1686. In luxuriant wig, lace collar and cloak

Background imageBritish History Collection: Sir John Hoskins, founder of the Royal Society

Sir John Hoskins, founder of the Royal Society
Sir John Hoskins, 2nd Baronet, English lawyer, Master in Chancery and founder and President of the Royal Society, 1634-1705. From a bust by unknown sculptor

Background imageBritish History Collection: Sir William Portman, 6th Baronet

Sir William Portman, 6th Baronet, politician, Knight of the Bath, MP for Taunton and Somerset for the Cavalier Parliament, 1643-1690

Background imageBritish History Collection: Richard Stearne, Archbishop of York, c.1596-1683

Richard Stearne, Archbishop of York, c.1596-1683. Born in Mansfield, educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, Royalist supporter. Great-grandfather to writer Laurence Sterne

Background imageBritish History Collection: Dudley North, 4th Baron North Dudley

Dudley North, 4th Baron North Dudley, English courtier, 1602-1677. In ruff collar, doublet and sash of the Order of the Bath. Mislabeled Dudley, Second Lord North

Background imageBritish History Collection: Colonel Adrian Scrope, Parliamentarian soldier

Colonel Adrian Scrope, Parliamentarian soldier during the English Civil War and signatory of the death warrant for King Charles I in January 1649. Sir Adrian Scrope

Background imageBritish History Collection: Henry Cromwell, English statesman, 1628-1674

Henry Cromwell, English statesman, 1628-1674
Henry Cromwell, English statesman, 4th son of Oliver Cromwell, important figure in the Parliamentarian regime in Ireland, 1628-1674. In white collar and suit of plate armour

Background imageBritish History Collection: John Ashburnham, English diplomat and politician, 1603-1671

John Ashburnham, English diplomat and politician, 1603-1671
John Ashburnham, English courtier, diplomat, royalist and politician, 1603-1671. Groom of the bedchamber to Charles I and Charles II after the Restoration. In plain collar over suit of plate armour

Background imageBritish History Collection: George Griffith, Bishop of St. Asaph, 1601-1666

George Griffith, Bishop of St. Asaph, 1601-1666. Welsh academic educated at Westminster School, later tutor and preacher at Christ Church, Oxford. In cap, ecclesiastical robes

Background imageBritish History Collection: Frances, Lady Seymour of Throwbridge, died 1626

Frances, Lady Seymour of Throwbridge, died 1626. Wife of Francis Seymour, 1st Baron Seymour of Trowbridge. In wide lace collar, low-cut bodice, embroidered gown

Background imageBritish History Collection: Francis Seymour, 1st Baron Seymour of Trowbridge

Francis Seymour, 1st Baron Seymour of Trowbridge, c. 1590-1664. English politician and Royalist, knighted by King Charles I and later privy counsellor to Charles II after the Restoration

Background imageBritish History Collection: Henry Percy, Baron Percy of Alnwick

Henry Percy, Baron Percy of Alnwick, died 1659. Sat in the Short Parliament as the member for Portsmouth and in the Long Parliament as MP for Northumberland

Background imageBritish History Collection: Francis Willoughby, 5th Baron Willoughby of Parham

Francis Willoughby, 5th Baron Willoughby of Parham
Oval portrait of Francis Willoughby, 5th Baron Willoughby of Parham, c.1613-1666

Background imageBritish History Collection: John Poulett, 1st Baron Poulett, 1585-1649

John Poulett, 1st Baron Poulett, 1585-1649. English MP and later Royalist cavalier soldier who fought at the Siege of Lyme Regis in 1644

Background imageBritish History Collection: William Platt Esq. English philanthropist, died 1637

William Platt Esq. English philanthropist, died 1637
William Platt Esq. (died 1637), barrister of Lincoln's Inn, London, who left his London house, library, and money for scholarships to St John's College, Cambridge


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