Spencer Compton, Earl of Wilmington (1673-1743), Prime Minister; Speaker of the House of Commons
Sitter in 6 portraits
Politician; Speaker of the House of Commons, 1715-27, and an ineffective Prime Minister, 1742-43; the favourite of George II.
Spencer Compton, Earl of Wilmington
by Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
oil on canvas, circa 1708-1710
On display in Room 9 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 3234
Spencer Compton, Earl of Wilmington
by and published by Peter Pelham, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, circa 1722-1727
NPG D4829
Spencer Compton, Earl of Wilmington
by Peter Pelham, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, circa 1722-1727
NPG D4830
Spencer Compton, Earl of Wilmington
by John Faber Jr, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1734 (circa 1708-1710)
NPG D33113
Spencer Compton, Earl of Wilmington
by John Faber Jr, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1734 (circa 1708-1710)
NPG D37099
Spencer Compton, Earl of Wilmington
attributed to Thomas Athow, after Unknown artist, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
watercolour, early 19th century
NPG D23280
Politics, Government and Diplomacy
Groups
British Prime Ministers
Kit-cat Club
Place
London
