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Christopher Monck, 2nd Duke of Albemarle

published by William Richardson, after Thomas Murray
mezzotint, published 1811
7 1/2 in. x 5 3/8 in. (192 mm x 137 mm) paper size
Given by Sir Herbert Henry Raphael, 1st Bt, 1913
Reference Collection
NPG D20259

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Artistsback to top

  • Thomas Murray (1663-1735), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 86 portraits, Sitter associated with 7 portraits.
  • William Richardson (active 1777-1814), Bookseller, printseller and auctioneer. Artist or producer associated with 400 portraits.

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  • NPG D326: Christopher Monck, 2nd Duke of Albemarle (from same plate)
  • NPG D327: Christopher Monck, 2nd Duke of Albemarle (from same plate)
  • NPG D328: Christopher Monck, 2nd Duke of Albemarle (from same plate)
  • NPG D329: Christopher Monck, 2nd Duke of Albemarle (from same plate)

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Current affairs

George III's insanity is finally publicly admitted amidst arguments in Parliament over the credibility of his doctors. George, Prince of Wales is appointed Regent despite doubts over his capacity to rule effectively. This prompts the Prince's final split with the Catholic Mrs Fitzherbert, his clandestine wife

Art and science

John Loudon McAdam presents his new road surfacing technique to Parliament.
Jane Austen publishes Sense and Sensibility.
Sculptor Francis Leggatt Chantrey exhibits at the Royal Academy for the first time with a celebrated bust of the radical John Horne Tooke.

International

Battle of Albuera; British invade French-held Badajoz in Spain under William Carr Beresford and are victorious over Marshal Soult.
Java captured.

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