Princess Sophia, Electress of Hanover
6 of 19 portraits by Friedrich Wilhelm Weidemann
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Princess Sophia, Electress of Hanover
by and published by John Smith, possibly after Friedrich Wilhelm Weidemann
mezzotint, 1706
7 7/8 in. x 5 3/4 in. (201 mm x 147 mm) plate size, small margins
Purchased, 1944
Reference Collection
NPG D11929
Sitterback to top
- Princess Sophia, Electress of Hanover (1630-1714), Mother of George I; granddaughter of James I. Sitter in 11 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- John Smith (1652-1743), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 1181 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
- Friedrich Wilhelm Weidemann (1688-1750), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 19 portraits.
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (Lion and Crown, Russell Street, Covent Garden, London)
Events of 1706back to top
Current affairs
The Regency Bill passes in Parliament. John Somers, Baron Somers, and Thomas Wharton, Marquess of Wharton, as prominent supporters of the Protestant succession, are instrumental in formulating legislation which provide for an emergency Council of Sate to convene upon the death of Queen Anne, pending arrival of the Hanoverian successor.Art and science
Publication of Horae lyricae, by hymn writer Isaac Watts. A dissenting minister, Watts is recognised as the 'Father of English Hymnody'.Publication of Synopsis Palmariorum Matheseos, a mathematical guide for beginners by mathematician William Jones.
Thomas Twining opens a tea room in London.
International
Allied forces under Commander-in-chief, John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, defeat Louis XIV's army at the Battle of Ramillies. The most successful campaign in Marlborough's career, victory at Ramillies and a string of subsequent military successes for the allies establishes their control of the Southern Netherlands.Comments back to top
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