Sir Edward Nicholas
(1593-1669), Secretary of StateSitter in 10 portraits
Appointed Secretary of State to Charles I in 1641, Nicholas remained a loyal supporter of the royal family throughout the Civil War, first taking charge of administration from the court at Oxford and later following them into exile on the continent. Though not trusted or liked by Henrietta Maria, he joined Charles II at Aix-la-Chapelle and was later reinstated as Secretary of State at the Restoration.
by William Dobson
oil on canvas, feigned oval, circa 1645
NPG 6104
by Sir Peter Lely
oil on canvas, 1662
NPG 1519
by Abraham Hertochs (Hertocks), possibly after Adriaen Hanneman
line engraving, mid to late 17th century
NPG D28915
by Abraham Hertochs (Hertocks), possibly after Adriaen Hanneman
line engraving, mid to late 17th century
NPG D38755
after Thomas Simon
line engraving, 18th century
NPG D29802
possibly by George Vertue, after Adriaen Hanneman
line engraving, published 1713
NPG D29801
possibly by George Vertue, after Adriaen Hanneman
line engraving, published 1713
NPG D29807
possibly by George Vertue, after Adriaen Hanneman
line engraving, published 1713
NPG D20203
after Adriaen Hanneman, published by John Thane
line engraving, late 18th to early 19th century
NPG D29800
Key to Charles I Demanding in the House of Commons the Five Impeached Members
after John Singleton Copley
etching, (1795)
NPG D26376
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