William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley
1 portrait by John De Critz the Elder
© National Portrait Gallery, London
William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley
by Henry Bone, after John De Critz the Elder, or after Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger
pencil drawing squared in ink for transfer, December 1811
11 in. x 8 3/8 in. (280 mm x 214 mm)
Acquired from Sir George Scharf, 1890
Reference Collection
NPG D17108
Sitterback to top
- William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley (1520 or 1521-1598), Lord High Treasurer. Sitter associated with 45 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Henry Bone (1755-1834), Enamel painter. Artist or producer associated with 677 portraits, Sitter in 6 portraits.
- John De Critz the Elder (circa 1550-1642), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 8 portraits.
- Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger (1561 or 1562-1636), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 29 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
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Events of 1811back to top
Current affairs
George III's insanity is finally publicly admitted amidst arguments in Parliament over the credibility of his doctors. George, Prince of Wales is appointed Regent despite doubts over his capacity to rule effectively. This prompts the Prince's final split with the Catholic Mrs Fitzherbert, his clandestine wifeArt and science
John Loudon McAdam presents his new road surfacing technique to Parliament.Jane Austen publishes Sense and Sensibility.
Sculptor Francis Leggatt Chantrey exhibits at the Royal Academy for the first time with a celebrated bust of the radical John Horne Tooke.
International
Battle of Albuera; British invade French-held Badajoz in Spain under William Carr Beresford and are victorious over Marshal Soult.Java captured.
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