Prince Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge

1 portrait by William Skelton

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Prince Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge

by and published by William Skelton, after Sir William Beechey
line engraving, published 1808
19 in. x 14 3/8 in. (484 mm x 364 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D33282

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  • Sir William Beechey (1753-1839), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 252 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
  • William Skelton (1763-1848), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 60 portraits.

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  • NPG D33283: Prince Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge (from same plate)
  • NPG D33284: Prince Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge (from same plate)

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Current affairs

The 'Mary Anne Clarke affair' erupts in which Clarke, mistress of Frederick, Duke of York, was said to have used her influence with him to run a military promotions racket. Championed by radical government opponents, it ends in the Duke's resignation as Commander-in-Chief of the army.

Art and science

Sculptor John Flaxman begins Nelson memorial for St Paul's.
Richard Trevithick demonstrates model railway travelling at 12 mph.

International

After taking Portugal, Napoleon invades Spain, deposes the Spanish Bourbon monarchy and appoints his brother Joseph as the new King. The
Peninsular War then begins under Sir John Moore and Arthur Wellesley, later Duke of Wellington, aiming to protect Portugal and exploit Iberian hatred of French tyranny.

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