Daniel Whitby

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Daniel Whitby

by Michael Vandergucht, after E. Knight
line engraving, circa 1708
10 5/8 in. x 7 1/8 in. (270 mm x 180 mm) plate size; 12 1/4 in. x 7 7/8 in. (312 mm x 201 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D26152

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  • E. Knight (active circa 1700s-1730s), Draughtsman. Artist or producer associated with 4 portraits.
  • Michael Vandergucht (1660-1725), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 255 portraits.

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Current affairs

James II's son, James Stuart, mounts an unsuccessful invasion of Scotland with a French fleet, endeavouring to reclaim the throne.
Robert Harley, Duke of Oxford, having intrigued against the Duke of Marlborough and Earl of Godolphin, is dismissed from Parliament by Queen Anne.
Queen's consort, Prince George of Denmark dies.

Art and science

The overall construction of St. Paul's Cathedral is completed. Sir Christopher Wren's son and the Master Mason lay the last stone on the lantern in a 'topping out' ceremony.

International

The allies' decisive victory against the French at the Battle of Oudenarde is principally due to William Cadogan, Earl of Cadogan's skilful deployment of an advance guard at opening stages of battle.
Minorca is captured from Spain by the Anglo-Dutch navy.


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