John Jeffreys Pratt, 1st Marquess Camden

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• John Jeffreys Pratt, 1st Marquess Camden (1759-1840), Politician. Sitter associated with 10 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey (1781-1841), Sculptor. Artist associated with 266 portraits, Sitter in 11 portraits.

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Camden was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland in 1795 after the recall of the Catholic-friendly Lord Fitzwilliam. Personally opposed to Catholic emancipation and parliamentary reform, his arrival in Dublin was greeted by a riot. The Society of United Irishmen were at this time reorganising themselves on a more military footing and attracting increasing support. Also faced with growing rural unrest, Camden alternated between panic and complacency. In1796 he suspended habeas corpus- allowing detention without a hearing - but did little to organise military defence. The government was thus ill-prepared when rebellion broke out in 1798. Camden begged to be recalled and gladly made way for Lord Cornwallis, his successor.

Related worksback to top

• NPG 316a(9): John Jeffreys Pratt, 1st Marquess Camden (studies)

Linked publicationsback to top

• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 97

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• From Pencil to Chisel: Sir Francis Chantrey’s Portrait Drawings (2 April 2011 - 20 November 2011)

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Regency Ireland
• Sculptures