Sir Nicholas Throckmorton (1515-1571), Diplomat
Sitter associated with 5 portraits
A relation of Catherine Parr, Throckmorton was a staunch Protestant, and a supporter of Lady Jane Grey, though he served as a Member of Parliament under all the Tudor monarchs including the Catholic queen, Mary I. His importance during the reign of Elizabeth I was mainly as an ambassador to France and to Scotland.
by Unknown Anglo-Netherlandish artist
oil on panel, circa 1562
On display in Room 3 at Montacute House
NPG 3800
by George Perfect Harding, after Unknown artist
watercolour, (after circa 1562)
NPG 1492(a)
by George Vertue
line engraving, 1747
NPG D25362
by George Vertue
engraving, 1747
NPG D19576
by Henry Bone, after Unknown artist
pencil drawing squared in ink for transfer, November 1813
NPG D17125
Coughton Court, Nr Alcester, Warwickshire
Category
Politics, Government and Diplomacy
Groups
Ambassadors and diplomats
Places
East Lothian
France
Warwickshire
