King William III
38 of 142 portraits of King William III
© National Portrait Gallery, London
King William III
by Jacobus Allardt, after Unknown artist
line engraving, circa 1672-1688
20 5/8 in. x 16 1/4 in. (524 mm x 414 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1957
Reference Collection
NPG D32761
Sitterback to top
- King William III (1650-1702), Reigned 1689-1702. Sitter associated with 142 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Jacobus Allardt. Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.
- Unknown artist, Artist. Artist or producer associated with 6578 portraits.
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Events of 1672back to top
Current affairs
Stop of the Exchequer, initiated principally by politician Thomas Clifford, later lord treasurer, causes financial panic as payment of Crown debts are suspended and redirected to fund the military for the ensuing Anglo-Dutch war.The declaration of indulgence suspends the penal laws against both Catholics and Nonconformists.
Art and science
Physician, Thomas Willis, writes 'De anima brutorum' (The Souls of Brutes), one of the earliest comprehensive publications on neurology and the brain.Mathematician, Sir Isaac Newton, is made a fellow of the Royal Society. Soon after, he presents to the Society his revolutionary theory of colours.
International
War with Holland. First naval battle at Solebay, during which Admiral Edward Montagu dies, proves inconclusive. However, occupation of Holland by French armies and general success of the English navy, initially overwhelms the Dutch. Amid upheaval, the Dutch rally under their new captain-general, William III, Prince of Orange.Comments back to top
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