John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont (1711-1770), Statesman
Sitter in 7 portraits
Perceval had a difficult and complicated political career. In 1747, he switched parties and joined Frederick, Prince of Wales's opposition faction. He was quickly appointed the Prince's chief political adviser.
John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont
by Thomas Hudson
oil on canvas, circa 1758
On display on Floor 2: Getting the Picture at Beningbrough Hall
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John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont
after Thomas Hudson
mezzotint, (1759)
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John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont when Viscount Perceval
by John Faber Jr, after Francis Hayman
mezzotint, after 1841 before 1748
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John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont; Catherine (Cecil), Countess of Egmont
by Richard Josey, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
mezzotint, 1876 (1756)
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John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont
by James Macardell, published by J. Short, after Thomas Hudson
mezzotint, published 6 November 1764
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John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont
by James Macardell, published by J. Short, after Thomas Hudson
mezzotint, published 6 November 1764
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John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont when Viscount Perceval
by John Faber Jr, after Francis Hayman
mezzotint, after 1841 before 1748
NPG D40154
Politics, Government and Diplomacy
Groups
Statesmen
Place
Ireland






