Archibald Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll
1 portrait by John Henry Robinson
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Archibald Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll
by John Henry Robinson, published by Harding & Lepard, after William Derby
stipple and line engraving, published 1 January 1828
Reference Collection
NPG D7108
Sitterback to top
- Archibald Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll (1598-1661), Statesman. Sitter in 13 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- William Derby (1786-1847), Watercolour and miniature painter. Artist or producer associated with 133 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- Harding & Lepard (active 1826-1836), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 73 portraits.
- John Henry Robinson (1796-1871), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 119 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.
Events of 1828back to top
Current affairs
Duke of Wellington becomes Prime Minister.Madhouse Act attempts to regulate asylums and ensure new arrivals are genuinely insane.
Repeal of the Test Acts removes political restrictions from dissenters, allowing them to hold public office.
Art and science
London Zoological Gardens open in Regent's Park. They provide both entertainment and a supply of exotic specimens for naturalists and anatomists such as Richard Owen who becomes a European authority on the subject.International
Daniel O'Connell is elected Member of Parliament for County Clare but as a Catholic is not permitted to take his seat.Comments back to top
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