Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
published by John Smith
mezzotint, 1703
7 1/4 in. x 5 3/8 in. (184 mm x 138 mm) plate size, small margins
Purchased, 1944
Reference Collection
NPG D11939
Sitterback to top
- Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor (1685-1740), Holy Roman Emperor 1711-1740; Charles III, King of Spain; Archduke of Austria. Sitter in 2 portraits.
Artistback to top
- John Smith (1652-1743), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 1181 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
Events of 1703back to top
Current affairs
A great storm ravages southern England killing thousands at sea and wrecking several naval warships along the coast.The Scottish Parliament passes a Bill of Security stipulating that the successor to the Scottish throne is Protestant, descended from Scottish kings. It is vetoed by the English Parliament.
Art and science
Scholarly church historian, William Wake, publishes The State of the Church and Clergy of England, a history of English synods since Anglo-Saxon times.Sailing and Fighting Instructions for her Majesty's Fleet, by Admiral George Rooke provides the basis for English fleet tactics throughout the century.
International
Diplomat, John Methuen, negotiates commercial treaties between England and Portugal to facilitate trading relations.Portugal enters the grand alliance against France in the War of the Spanish Succession.
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