Elizabeth Egerton (née Churchill), Countess of Bridgewater
5 of 8 portraits of Elizabeth Egerton (née Churchill), Countess of Bridgewater
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Elizabeth Egerton (née Churchill), Countess of Bridgewater
by John Simon, printed and sold by Philip Overton, after Michael Dahl
mezzotint, 1703 or after
13 3/8 in. x 9 5/8 in. (342 mm x 248 mm) paper size
Reference Collection
NPG D808
Sitterback to top
- Elizabeth Egerton (née Churchill), Countess of Bridgewater (1687-1714), First wife of 4th Earl (later 1st Duke) of Bridgewater. Sitter associated with 8 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Michael Dahl (1659-1743), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 166 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
- Philip Overton (circa 1680-1745), Printseller and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 16 portraits.
- John Simon (1675-1751), Mezzotint engraver. Artist or producer associated with 213 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D807: Elizabeth Egerton (née Churchill), Countess of Bridgewater (from same plate)
- NPG D809: Elizabeth Egerton (née Churchill), Countess of Bridgewater (from same plate)
- NPG D810: Elizabeth Egerton (née Churchill), Countess of Bridgewater (from same plate)
- NPG D27383: Elizabeth Egerton (née Churchill), Countess of Bridgewater (from same plate)
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (near St Dunstan's Church, Fleet Street, London)
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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