King Henry III
(1207-1272), Reigned 1216-72Sitter associated with 34 portraits
Henry was only nine years old when his father John I died and his minority accentuated ongoing nationwide rebellion. After his accession to the throne in 1234, Henry's favouritism and arrogance prompted his barons to insist on a series of major reforms, the Provisions of Oxford (1258), which created a permanent Privy Council to advise the king and ensured regular Parliaments. Civil War ensued as the settlement broke down and Henry was briefly deposed. In his final years, when relative peace had been restored, he began the construction of Westminster Abbey as it stands today.
by Michael Vandergucht
line engraving, early 18th century
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by Peter Vanderbank (Vandrebanc), after Edward Lutterell (Luttrell)
line engraving, published 1706
NPG D23663
The Sovereigns of England, part 1
by John Carwitham, printed and published by Richard Caldwell, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, circa 1723-1741
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by Pierre François Basan, after George Vertue
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D23660
by John Faber Jr, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, circa 1731
NPG D23665
by John Faber Jr, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, circa 1731
NPG D20265
by George Vertue
line engraving, 1732
NPG D23654
by George Vertue
line engraving, published 1732
NPG D34180
by Henry Roberts
line engraving, 1733
NPG D23667
by George Vertue
line engraving, engraved 1734
NPG D20022
by George Vertue
line engraving, 1745
NPG D23662
by Pierre François Basan, after George Vertue
engraving, circa 1750-1775
NPG D19473
'Statues in St Stephen's Hall and the Central Hall', New Palace of Westminster
published by Illustrated London News
wood engraving, published 4 February 1854
NPG D47366
published by John Player & Sons, after George Vertue
colour relief halftone cigarette card, 1935
NPG D48118
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