Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1593-1641), Statesman
Sitter associated with 108 portraits
A powerful statesman, Strafford initially supported Parliament but was won over by Charles I. As President of the Council of the North (1628), and Lord-Deputy of Ireland (1632), he established a reputation for vigorous and efficient administration. As chief adviser to the King, 1639-41, he urged strong measures to control Parliament and obtain funds for a war against the Scots. Seen as a threat to Parliament, a bill of attainder was passed against him and the King reluctantly agreed to his execution. It was a political and moral blunder for which Charles never forgave himself.
Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford
by James Basire, after Sir Anthony Van Dyck
line engraving, 18th century (1630s)
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King Charles I and his Supporters
by Joseph Nutting
line engraving, early 18th century
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Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford
by Michael Vandergucht, after Sir Anthony Van Dyck
line engraving, 1713
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Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford
by Michael Vandergucht, after Sir Anthony Van Dyck
line engraving, published 1713 (circa 1636)
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Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford
by Michael Vandergucht, after Sir Anthony Van Dyck
line engraving, published 1713 (circa 1636)
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Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford
by Michael Vandergucht, after Sir Anthony Van Dyck
line engraving, published 1713 (circa 1636)
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Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford
after Sir Anthony Van Dyck
line engraving, mid 18th century
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Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford
after Sir Anthony Van Dyck
line engraving, mid 18th century
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Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford
after Sir Anthony Van Dyck
line engraving, mid 18th century
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Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford
after Sir Anthony Van Dyck
line engraving, mid 18th century
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Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford and Sir Philip Mainwaring
by George Vertue, after Sir Anthony Van Dyck
line engraving, 1739
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Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford; Sir Philip Mainwaring
by George Vertue, after Sir Anthony Van Dyck
line engraving, 1739 (circa 1636)
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Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford
by Jacobus Houbraken, published by John & Paul Knapton, after Sir Anthony Van Dyck
line engraving, published 1740 (1632-1633)
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Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford and Spencer Compton, 2nd Earl of Northampton
by George Vertue, after Sir Anthony Van Dyck, and after Cornelius Johnson
line engraving, published 1746
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Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford
after Sir Anthony Van Dyck
line engraving, published 1746 (circa 1636)
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Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford
by George Vertue, after Sir Anthony Van Dyck
line engraving, published 1746 (circa 1636)
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Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford; Spencer Compton, 2nd Earl of Northampton
by George Vertue, after Sir Anthony Van Dyck, and after Cornelius Johnson
line engraving, published 1746
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Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford; Spencer Compton, 2nd Earl of Northampton
by George Vertue, after Sir Anthony Van Dyck, and after Cornelius Johnson
line engraving, published 1746
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Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford and Spencer Compton, 2nd Earl of Northampton
by George Vertue, after Sir Anthony Van Dyck, and after Cornelius Johnson
line engraving, published 1757
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Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford
by Sir Robert Strange, after Sir Anthony Van Dyck
line engraving, published 1757
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