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Sir John Lowther, 2nd Bt

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Sir John Lowther, 2nd Bt

published by Alexander Browne, after Sir Peter Lely
mezzotint, circa 1684
14 1/4 in. x 10 7/8 in. (363 mm x 277 mm) plate size, small margins, large margin above
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D5129

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  • Sir John Lowther, 2nd Bt (1643-1706), Baronet of Whitehaven, Commissioner of the Admiralty and politician; MP for Cumberland. Sitter in 6 portraits.

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  • Alexander Browne (active 1659-died 1706), Artist, publisher, printseller, auctioneer and dealer. Artist or producer associated with 149 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
  • Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 843 portraits, Sitter in 19 portraits.

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  • NPG D13670: Sir John Lowther, 2nd Bt (from same plate)
  • NPG D13671: Sir John Lowther, 2nd Bt (from same plate)
  • NPG D11433: Sir John Lowther, 2nd Bt (from same plate)

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Current affairs

James, Duke of York's influence grows within Charles II's government; the Admiralty commission is abolished, allowing James to resume his role as lord admiral, in all but name. A new generation of Tories, supporters of James are bestowed with influential roles, including Sir George Jeffreys, recently appointed Lord Chief Justice.

Art and science

Italian decorative artist, Antonio Verrio, is appointed 'principal Gardiner and Surveyor' to the King.
Author, John Bunyan, publishes the second part of his Pilgrim's Progress.

International

Luxembourg surrenders to French forces. Renewed fighting between the French Bourbons and the Spanish Habsburgs had broken out the year before when French troops laid seize to Luxembourg and entered the Spanish Netherlands. Charles II rejects Spanish demands for assistance, determined to remain detached from the conflict.

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