Anne Hyde, Duchess of York
6 of 16 portraits of Anne Hyde, Duchess of York
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Anne Hyde, Duchess of York
by Pierre Lombart, after Sir Peter Lely
line engraving, 1669
5 5/8 in. x 3 1/4 in. (142 mm x 84 mm) paper size
Reference Collection
NPG D18595
Sitterback to top
- Anne Hyde, Duchess of York (1637-1671), First wife of James II; mother of Mary II and Queen Anne. Sitter in 16 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 843 portraits, Sitter in 19 portraits.
- Pierre Lombart (1612 or 1613-1682), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 132 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
Events of 1669back to top
Current affairs
An indulgence is issued in Scotland, the result of Secretary of State for Scotland, John Maitland's negotiations with Presbyterians, allowing some formerly ejected clergymen to return to their ministries.Henrietta Maria, queen of Charles I, dies at the château de Colombes and is buried in the Cathedral of St Denis.
Art and science
Architect, Christopher Wren is appointed surveyor of the king's works.Mathematician, Isaac Newton, is made Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge. Earlier in the year, he builds the first known reflecting telescope.
Diarist Samuel Pepys, with failing eyesight, stops writing his diary never to resume.
International
Charles II begins secret diplomatic negotiations with Louis XIV of France in April, with a view to securing an alliance against the Dutch, and financial support. Communications between the two monarchs flowed through Charles's sister, Henrietta Anne, Duchess of Orleans, sister-in-law of Louis.Comments back to top
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