Sir Stephen Fox
2 of 7 portraits of Sir Stephen Fox
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Sir Stephen Fox
by Richard Earlom, after John James Backer
mezzotint, 1701
Given by Henry Witte Martin, 1861
Reference Collection
NPG D2012
Artistsback to top
- John James Backer (active circa 1685-1725), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 5 portraits.
- Richard Earlom (1743-1822), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 107 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.
Events of 1701back to top
Current affairs
Exiled James II dies in France. Various parts of his body are interred in a number of churches around the country; his corpse is buried in the English church in the Faubourg St. Jacques.The Act of Settlement is passed, securing the throne to the Protestant Hanoverians.
Art and science
Supported by the Bishop of London, Henry Compton, The Society for the Propagation of the Gospel, founded by Thomas Bray, obtains a royal charter.Publication of The Christian Hero, the first major work by essayist Richard Steele.
International
War of the Spanish Succession ensues. William III restores the grand alliance against France determined to prevent Louis XIV from installing his grandson, Philip of Anjou, upon the Spanish throne. The grand alliance, resolute upon a Habsburg succession in Spain, wished to prevent the country's unification with France.Comments back to top
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