William Huskisson (1770-1830), Statesman
Sitter in 6 portraits
A loyal follower of George Canning, Huskisson held a series of minor political offices before being appointed President of the Board of Trade (1823-27). On Canning's death he became leader of the 'Canningite' Tories. A political advocate of free trade, modernity and progress, Huskisson was a great supporter of the engineer George Stephenson. Ironically, he was run over and killed at the opening ceremony of Stephenson's Manchester and Liverpool Railway (1830).
replica by Richard Rothwell
oil on canvas, (circa 1831)
NPG 21
by Domenico da Roma Marchetti (Domenico Merchetti), published by L. Camia, after John Gibson
line engraving, mid 19th century
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by John Doyle, printed by Charles Etienne Pierre Motte, published by Thomas McLean
lithograph, published 9 September 1830
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by William James Ward, published by Paul and Dominic Colnaghi & Co, published by and after John Graham Gilbert
mezzotint, published August 1831
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by Thomas Hodgetts, published by Martin Colnaghi, after Richard Rothwell
mezzotint, published August 1832 (1830)
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by Thomas Hodgetts, published by Martin Colnaghi, after Richard Rothwell
mezzotint, published August 1832
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Politics, Government and Diplomacy
Groups
Regency Tories
