Sir John Norris (Norreys)
1 of 2 portraits of Sir John Norris (Norreys)
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Sir John Norris (Norreys)
published by John Thane, after Unknown artist
line engraving, late 18th-early 19th century
7 3/8 in. x 3 7/8 in. (186 mm x 98 mm) plate size; 8 1/4 in. x 5 5/8 in. (210 mm x 143 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D42588
Sitterback to top
- Sir John Norris (Norreys) (circa 1547-1597), Military Commander. Sitter associated with 2 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- John Thane (1748-1818), Printseller. Artist or producer associated with 90 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
- Unknown artist, Artist. Artist or producer associated with 6578 portraits.
Events of 1790back to top
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Attempts to modify the Test and Corporation Acts are defeated, despite campaigning by dissenters such as the prominent Unitarian preacher and pamphleteer, Richard Price. The Acts prevented those outside the established church from holding government or military office.Art and science
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