John Hoadly
(1711-1776), Dramatist and chaplain to Frederick, Prince of WalesEarly Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 1 portrait
Hoadly was a poet, dramatist and clergyman; he was Chancellor of Winchester and Chaplain to Frederick, Prince of Wales. He wrote texts for oratorios and musical plays including Maurice Greene's Phoebe which was published in 1747.
by Francis Hayman
oil on canvas, 1747
NPG 2106
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