William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland

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William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland

by Thomas Ryley, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
mezzotint and line engraving, (circa 1758-1760)
5 7/8 in. x 4 1/2 in. (149 mm x 114 mm) plate size; 7 in. x 4 1/2 in. (178 mm x 114 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1961
Reference Collection
NPG D7940

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  • Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792), Painter and first President of the Royal Academy. Artist or producer associated with 1425 portraits, Sitter associated with 40 portraits.
  • Thomas Ryley (active 1744-1755). Artist or producer associated with 11 portraits.

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Current affairs

Comet observed in previous centuries returns exactly at the time predicted by astronomer Edmond Halley and is subsequently known by his name.

Art and science

Liverpool-born artist George Stubbs sets up in London as a painter.
James Woodforde, an English country parson, begins a detailed diary of everyday life, which is later published as Diary of a Country Parson.

International

Seven Years' War: British General John Forbes captures the strategic French stronghold Fort Duquesne and renames it Pittsburgh after British Secretary of State, William Pitt the Elder. British troops capture Louisbourg, Nova Scotia.
Pope Clement XIII succeeds Pope Benedict XIV as the 248th pope.

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