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
after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D31395
James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde
after Unknown artist
mezzotint, mid 18th century
NPG D9077
James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde
by Simon François Ravenet, after Michael Dahl
line engraving, 1757
NPG D31401
James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde
by R. Grave, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
stipple engraving, early 19th century
NPG D31396
James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde
by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint
NPG D3778
James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde
by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint
NPG D3779
James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde
by Unknown engraver
mezzotint
NPG D20185
James Butler, 2nd Duke of Ormonde
by and published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1702
NPG D19554
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