Sir Walter Ralegh (Raleigh)

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Sir Walter Ralegh (Raleigh)

by Jacobus Houbraken, published by John & Paul Knapton
line engraving, published 1739
14 7/8 in. x 9 3/8 in. (377 mm x 237 mm) plate size; 19 5/8 in. x 13 1/2 in. (498 mm x 344 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D39189

Sitterback to top

  • Sir Walter Ralegh (1554-1618), Soldier, sailor, poet and writer. Sitter in 48 portraits.

Artistsback to top

  • Jacobus Houbraken (1698-1780), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 435 portraits.
  • John & Paul Knapton (active 1735-1789), Booksellers and publishers. Artist or producer associated with 290 portraits.

Related worksback to top

  • NPG D27997: Sir Walter Ralegh (Raleigh) (from same plate)
  • NPG D39187: Sir Walter Ralegh (Raleigh) (from same plate)
  • NPG D39188: Sir Walter Ralegh (Raleigh) (from same plate)
  • NPG D42903: Sir Walter Ralegh (Raleigh) (from same plate)

Events of 1739back to top

Current affairs

Foundling Hospital is established in London by sea-captain Thomas Coram, with William Hogarth as a founding governor.
John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, begins his campaign of outdoor preaching, which he continues until his death in 1791.
'Great Frost': an unusually harsh winter in southern England.

Art and science

Philosopher David Hume anonymously publishes his Treatise of Human Nature, in which he applies the principles of experimental science to the human mind.

International

War of Jenkin's Ear: Convention of Pardo is held to settle differences with Spain, but Prime Minister Robert Walpole is forced to declare hostilities. At the Battle of Porto Bello, British forces under Admiral Edward Vernon capture the Panamanian town of Porto Bello from the Spanish.
Persian ruler Nadir Shah enters Delhi and removes much of the accumulated treasure of the Mughal empire.

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