Theophilus Dorrington
14 of 14 portraits by Gaspar Bouttats
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Theophilus Dorrington
by Gaspar Bouttats, after C. Franck
line engraving, published 1703
5 3/4 in. x 4 in. (147 mm x 103 mm) plate size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D31498
Sitterback to top
- Theophilus Dorrington (1654-1715), Church of England clergyman. Sitter in 3 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Gaspar Bouttats (1625-1695), Printmaker. Artist or producer associated with 14 portraits.
- C. Franck (active early 18th century), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 3 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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