Diana Beauclerk (née de Vere), Duchess of St Albans
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Diana Beauclerk (née de Vere), Duchess of St Albans
by and published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1694
Reference Collection
NPG D4148
Sitterback to top
- Diana Beauclerk (née de Vere), Duchess of St Albans (circa 1679-1742), Courtier, beauty and Mistress of the Robes; wife of 1st Duke of St Albans. Sitter in 4 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt (1646-1723), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 1689 portraits, Sitter associated with 30 portraits.
- John Smith (1652-1743), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 1181 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D11595: Diana Beauclerk (née de Vere), Duchess of St Albans (from same plate)
Events of 1694back to top
Current affairs
Mary II dies of smallpox at Kensington Palace, William now rules alone.Charles Montagu is appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer for his efforts in overseeing and assisting with the foundation of The Bank of England.
The Triennial Act is passed enforcing the contest of Parliamentary elections every three years.
Art and science
Bookseller, Jacob Tonson, senior and poet John Dryden, publish Joseph Addison's first major poem, An Account of the Greatest English Poets, in their collaborative series, Miscellany Poems, fourth edition.Promoter of women's education, Mary Astell's publication, A Serious Proposal to the Ladies, advocates for women's education.
International
William III captures Huy, restoring the allied position on the River Meuse and securing communications between the armies of the grand alliance on the rivers Rhine and Moselle and Spanish Netherlands.A treasure fleet, including HMS Sussex, sinks in a storm off Gibraltar.
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