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Thomas Herbert, 8th Earl of Pembroke

by John Smith, after Willem Wissing
mezzotint, 1708
13 3/4 in. x 9 7/8 in. (348 mm x 251 mm) plate size; 14 in. x 10 1/8 in. (356 mm x 258 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D40124

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  • John Smith (1652-1743), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 1181 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
  • Willem Wissing (1656-1687), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 147 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.

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  • NPG D3859: Thomas Herbert, 8th Earl of Pembroke (from same plate)
  • NPG D18710: Thomas Herbert, 8th Earl of Pembroke (from same plate)
  • NPG D11664: Thomas Herbert, 8th Earl of Pembroke (from same plate)
  • NPG D40128: Thomas Herbert, 8th Earl of Pembroke (from same plate)

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Current affairs

James II's son, James Stuart, mounts an unsuccessful invasion of Scotland with a French fleet, endeavouring to reclaim the throne.
Robert Harley, Duke of Oxford, having intrigued against the Duke of Marlborough and Earl of Godolphin, is dismissed from Parliament by Queen Anne.
Queen's consort, Prince George of Denmark dies.

Art and science

The overall construction of St. Paul's Cathedral is completed. Sir Christopher Wren's son and the Master Mason lay the last stone on the lantern in a 'topping out' ceremony.

International

The allies' decisive victory against the French at the Battle of Oudenarde is principally due to William Cadogan, Earl of Cadogan's skilful deployment of an advance guard at opening stages of battle.
Minorca is captured from Spain by the Anglo-Dutch navy.


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