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King William IV

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King William IV

by David Lucas, published by Mary Parkes, published by and after Robert Bowyer
mezzotint, published 1830
19 7/8 in. x 14 7/8 in. (504 mm x 377 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D33553

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  • King William IV (1765-1837), Reigned 1830-37. Sitter associated with 175 portraits.

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  • Robert Bowyer (1758-1834), Miniature painter and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 47 portraits.
  • David Lucas (1802-1881), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 22 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
  • Mary Parkes (active 1830s-1850s), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 3 portraits.

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Current affairs

George IV dies at Windsor on 26 June; William IV succeeds to the throne.
Duke of Wellington resigns as Prime Minister to be succeeded by Earl Grey.
'Captain Swing' disturbances among agricultural districts in southern England. Taking their name from a mythical leader, hundreds of labourers break the threshing machines that threaten their winter employment.

Art and science

Liverpool and Manchester Railway opens; MP William Huskisson is run down by a train and killed at the inaugural ceremony.
William Cobbett publishes Rural Rides; a nostalgic tribute to the English countryside which expresses dismay at the sweeping changes taking place.

International

July Revolution in France overthrows the Bourbon dynasty. Charles X goes into exile in England and Louis Philippe, Duc d'Orleans is proclaimed King by the Chamber of Deputies who fear European opposition to the declaration of a second Republic.

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