King Henry III (1207-1272), Reigned 1216-72
Sitter associated with 33 portraits
Henry was only nine years old when his father John I died and his minority accentuated ongoing nationwide rebellion. After his accession to the throne in 1234, Henry's favouritism and arrogance prompted his barons to insist on a series of major reforms, the Provisions of Oxford (1258), which created a permanent Privy Council to advise the king and ensured regular Parliaments. Civil War ensued as the settlement broke down and Henry was briefly deposed. In his final years, when relative peace had been restored, he began the construction of Westminster Abbey as it stands today.
by Michael Vandergucht
line engraving, early 18th century
NPG D23666
by Pierre François Basan, after George Vertue
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D23660
by Peter Vanderbank (Vandrebanc), after Edward Lutterell or Luttrell
line engraving, published 1706
NPG D23663
The Sovereigns of England, part 1
by John Carwitham, printed and published by Richard Caldwell, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, circa 1723-1741
NPG D34141
by John Faber Jr, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, circa 1731
NPG D23665
by John Faber Jr, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, circa 1731
NPG D20265
by George Vertue
line engraving, published 1732
NPG D34180
by George Vertue
line engraving, engraved 1734
NPG D20022
by Pierre François Basan, after George Vertue
engraving, circa 1750-1775
NPG D19473
by Renold or Reginold Elstrack (Elstracke)
line engraving, published 1638 or 1662
NPG D33883
Great Hall and Queen Eleanor's Garden, Winchester, Hampshire
Category
Royalty, Rulers and Aristocracy
Groups
Monarchs
Place
Hampshire
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