King Henry III
(1207-1272), Reigned 1216-72Sitter associated with 34 portraits
Henry was only nine years old when his father John I died and his minority accentuated ongoing nationwide rebellion. After his accession to the throne in 1234, Henry's favouritism and arrogance prompted his barons to insist on a series of major reforms, the Provisions of Oxford (1258), which created a permanent Privy Council to advise the king and ensured regular Parliaments. Civil War ensued as the settlement broke down and Henry was briefly deposed. In his final years, when relative peace had been restored, he began the construction of Westminster Abbey as it stands today.
by Elkington & Co, cast by Domenico Brucciani, after William Torel
electrotype, 1873, based on a work of circa 1291
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'The Kings and Queens of England: From the Conquest to Queen Victoria'
by Henry Hering
albumen carte-de-visite photomontage, 1862
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'King Henry III kissing the knee of the Popes Legate coming into England'
after Unknown artist
woodcut, published 1563 or after
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possibly by William Faithorne
line engraving, probably 17th century
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after Unknown artist
line engraving, probably 17th century
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by Unknown artist
line engraving, 1618
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by Renold or Reginold Elstrack (Elstracke), published by Compton Holland
line engraving, published 1628
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by Renold or Reginold Elstrack (Elstracke), published by Compton Holland
line engraving, published 1628
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by Renold or Reginold Elstrack (Elstracke)
line engraving, published 1638 or 1662 (Engraved 1618)
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by Renold or Reginold Elstrack (Elstracke)
line engraving, published 1638 or 1662 (Engraved 1618)
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by Renold or Reginold Elstrack (Elstracke)
line engraving, published 1638 or 1662 (Engraved 1618)
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by Renold or Reginold Elstrack (Elstracke)
line engraving, published 1638 or 1662 (Engraved 1618)
NPG D33883
King Henry III; King Edward I (fictitious portraits)
probably by William Faithorne, published by Sir Robert Peake
line engraving, circa 1640
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possibly by William Faithorne
line engraving, early 1640s
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Fictitious portrait of King Henry III
after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1649
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Fictitious portrait of King Henry III
after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1649
NPG D33885
King Henry III's tomb in Westminster Abbey
after Unknown artist
line engraving, published 1677
NPG D33886
King Henry II; King Richard I ('the Lionheart'); King John; King Henry III
after Unknown artist
line engraving, published 1677
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Queen Eleanor and King Henry III
after Unknown artist
line engraving, perhaps 18th century
NPG D23653
after Unknown artist
line engraving, perhaps 18th century
NPG D23659
by Michael Vandergucht
line engraving, early 18th century
NPG D23666
by Peter Vanderbank (Vandrebanc), after Edward Lutterell (Luttrell)
line engraving, published 1706
NPG D23663
The Sovereigns of England, part 1
by John Carwitham, printed and published by Richard Caldwell, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, circa 1723-1741
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by Pierre François Basan, after George Vertue
line engraving, mid 18th century
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by John Faber Jr, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, circa 1731
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by John Faber Jr, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, circa 1731
NPG D20265
by George Vertue
line engraving, 1732
NPG D23654
by George Vertue
line engraving, published 1732
NPG D34180
by Henry Roberts
line engraving, 1733
NPG D23667
by George Vertue
line engraving, engraved 1734
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by George Vertue
line engraving, 1745
NPG D23662
by Pierre François Basan, after George Vertue
engraving, circa 1750-1775
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'Statues in St Stephen's Hall and the Central Hall', New Palace of Westminster
published by Illustrated London News
wood engraving, published 4 February 1854
NPG D47366
published by John Player & Sons, after George Vertue
colour relief halftone cigarette card, 1935
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