Elizabeth Claypole (née Cromwell)
(1629-1658), Daughter of Oliver CromwellSitter associated with 7 portraits
The second daughter of Oliver Cromwell, and his favourite child, Elizabeth Claypole is supposed to have exercised a moderating influence on him. She married John Claypole, a leading Parliamentarian in 1646.
Elizabeth Claypole (née Cromwell)
by John Michael Wright
oil on panel, 1658
NPG 952
by Barlow, after Thomas Simon
etching, 18th century
NPG D29203
Elizabeth Claypole (née Cromwell)
by George Vertue, after Thomas Simon
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D29180
Elizabeth Claypole (née Cromwell)
published by Thomas Rodd the Elder
etching, early 19th century
NPG D29182
Elizabeth Claypole (née Cromwell)
published by George Smeeton, after John Hoskins
line engraving, published 1814
NPG D29179
Elizabeth Claypole (née Cromwell)
published by George Smeeton, after John Hoskins
stipple engraving, published 1 October 1814
NPG D29181
'Cromwell's family interceding for the life of King Charles the First'
by James Scott, published by Thomas Boys, after William Fisk
mixed-method engraving, published 1839
NPG D32080
Related People
- John Claypole (husband)
- Elizabeth Cromwell (née Steward) (grandmother)
- Elizabeth Cromwell (née Bourchier) (mother)
- Henry Cromwell (brother)
- Oliver Cromwell (father)
- Richard Cromwell (brother)
- Robert Cromwell (grandfather)
- Mary (née Cromwell), Countess Fauconberg (sister)
- Bridget Fleetwood (née Cromwell) (sister)
- Frances Russell (née Cromwell), Lady Russell (sister)
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