James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde
(1665-1745), Soldier and JacobiteLater Stuart Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 28 portraits
A Tory statesman holding important military office and political positions during the reigns of William and Mary and Queen Anne, Ormond was a key figure in helping the exiled Jacobite court achieve their restoration at Queen Anne's death. On his accession, George I effectively banned the Tory party from government. Having lost his position, Ormond joined with several senior Tories to plot the overthrow of the Hanoverians. Accused of supporting the Jacobite uprising of 1715, he was impeached for high treason and fled to France forfeiting his titles and estates. Appointed Captain-General by James Francis Edward Stuart, the 'Old Pretender', he led unsuccessful Spanish attempts to invade England in 1719 and 1722.
James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde
studio of Michael Dahl
oil on canvas, circa 1713
NPG 78
James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde
by and published by Pieter Schenck, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, circa 1700-1718
NPG D31397
James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde
by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, early 18th century
NPG D31398
James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde
after Michael Dahl
line engraving, 18th century
NPG D31400
James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde
by and published by Pieter Schenck, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, circa 1700-1718
NPG D5729
James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde
by and published by John Faber Sr, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, circa 1700-1721
NPG D19546
James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde
by and published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1701 (circa 1700)
NPG D11566
James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde
by and published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1702
NPG D31399
James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde
by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1702
NPG D5727
James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde
by and published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1702
NPG D11565
James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde
by John Faber Sr
mezzotint, circa 1707-1719
NPG D4486
James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde
by John Faber Sr, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, circa 1707-1719
NPG D5728
James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde
by Simon Gribelin, after Michael Dahl
line engraving, 1713
NPG D31402
James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde
by Simon Gribelin, after Michael Dahl
line engraving, 1713
NPG D39380
James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde
by Simon Gribelin, after Michael Dahl
line engraving, 1713
NPG D17854
James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde
by Simon Gribelin, after Michael Dahl
line engraving, 1713
NPG D17855
James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde
by John Simon, after Michael Dahl
mezzotint, (1714)
NPG D3776
James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde
by Peter Pelham, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, circa 1725-1750
NPG D3777
James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde
by Peter Pelham, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, circa 1725-1750
NPG D4469
James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde
by Peter Pelham, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, circa 1725-1750
NPG D13883
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