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Anne Monck (née Clarges), Duchess of Albemarle

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Anne Monck (née Clarges), Duchess of Albemarle

sold by Richard Gammon
engraving, circa 1660s
9 3/8 in. x 5 7/8 in. (239 mm x 149 mm) paper size
Given by Sir Herbert Henry Raphael, 1st Bt, 1913
Reference Collection
NPG D20248

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  • Richard Gammon (active circa 1662-1670), Print publisher. Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.

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The Convention Parliament and Lords proclaim Charles II king after he issues a declaration from Breda offering an indemnity to those who had committed crimes against the crown during the civil war and Interregnum. Charles lands at Dover from The Hague on 25th May to great pomp and ceremony.

Art and science

Diarist Samuel Pepys starts his diary on 1st January, writing in shorthand. The diary became a unique social document, opening with a brief summary of his domestic situation and the political background.
Dutch portrait painter, Peter Lely, is appointed principal painter to Charles II.
Official foundation of the Royal Society.

International

The Anglo-Spanish War, begun by Lord Protector, Oliver Cromwell, formally ends after the restoration of the British monarchy and peace is made with Philip IV of Spain.

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