Sir Francis Burdett, 5th Bt
1 portrait of Sir Francis Burdett, 5th Bt
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Sir Francis Burdett, 5th Bt
by and published by Henry James Richter
stipple engraving, published 14 March 1808
12 1/4 in. x 10 3/8 in. (312 mm x 263 mm) plate size; 12 7/8 in. x 11 3/8 in. (327 mm x 289 mm) paper size
Given by Sir Herbert Henry Raphael, 1st Bt, 1913
Reference Collection
NPG D20342
Sitterback to top
- Sir Francis Burdett, 5th Bt (1770-1844), Parliamentary reformer. Sitter associated with 135 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Henry James Richter (1772-1857), Artist and philosopher. Artist or producer associated with 4 portraits.
Events of 1808back to top
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. ThePeninsular 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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