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Thomas Barnes

(1785-1841), Editor of The Times

Regency Portraits Catalogue Entry

Sitter in 4 portraits
In 1811, Barnes began writing on literature, theatre and politics in papers and magazines including The Times. His political sketches in the Examiner were collected and published anonymously as Parliamentary Portraits in 1815. Barnes was appointed editor of The Times in 1817, a post that he held until his death. Under his editorship, The Times established a tradition of independent journalism becoming the country's leading newspaper. Barnes exerted influence in favour of the Reform bill, a campaign that earned both him and his paper the nickname 'the Thunderer'. In 1834, he was described by the Lord Chancellor, Lord Lyndhurst, as 'the most powerful man in the country'.

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Thomas Barnes, by Sir William John Newton - NPG 6064

Thomas Barnes

by Sir William John Newton
watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, 1832
NPG 6064

Lucifera's Procession.  Fairy-Queen, attributed to Theodore Lane, published by  George Humphrey - NPG D17905

Lucifera's Procession. Fairy-Queen

attributed to Theodore Lane, published by George Humphrey
etching, published 12 May 1821
NPG D17905

Mackerel!, by John ('HB') Doyle, printed by  Alfred Ducôte, published by  Thomas McLean - NPG D41246

Mackerel!

by John ('HB') Doyle, printed by Alfred Ducôte, published by Thomas McLean
lithograph, published 8 April 1834
NPG D41246

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