Robert John Carington (né Smith), 2nd Baron Carrington
(1796-1868), Politician; MP for Wendover, Buckinghamshire and Wycombe; son of 1st Baron CarringtonEarly Victorian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 4 portraits
Robert Carrington was born Robert John Smith. His father, also Robert Smith, was created 1st Baron Carrington in 1797, and his son changed his surname by royal licence in 1839. Carrington entered Parliament as an MP in 1818, and remained there until succeeding to his title in 1838.
The Trial of Queen Caroline 1820
by Sir George Hayter
oil on canvas, 1820-1823
NPG 999
Robert John Carington (né Smith), 2nd Baron Carrington
by Richard James Lane
lithograph, circa 1825-1850
NPG D32707
Robert John Carington (né Smith), 2nd Baron Carrington
by Richard James Lane
lithograph, circa 1825-1850
NPG D22435
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