Sir Dudley North
(1641-1691), Financier and economist; son of 4th Baron NorthSitter in 9 portraits
Sir Dudley North was a merchant and economist, born in London in 1641. He became famous as a successful businessman, public servant and economist. In 1658, through his father’s instruction, he became an apprentice trader working across Russia and the Eastern Mediterranean. North travelled extensively in this role and spent much time in Constantinople, now Istanbul. After establishing a significant fortune, he moved back to London where he began financing other trading projects. This included investments in the East India Company, which traded in India, and the Royal African Company, which traded enslaved Africans across the Atlantic.
by Unknown artist
oil on canvas, circa 1680
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by George Vertue
line engraving, 1743
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by George Vertue, after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1743
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by George Vertue, after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1743
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by George Vertue
line engraving, 1743
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by R. Cooper
line engraving, early 19th century
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The Trial of William Russell, Lord Russell 1683
by Sir George Hayter
etching, 1825
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Key to The Trial of William Russell, Lord Russell 1683
after Sir George Hayter
etching, (1825)
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after Sir George Hayter
etching, (1825)
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Related People
- Francis North, 1st Baron Guilford (brother)
- Dudley North, 4th Baron North (father)
- Roger North (brother)
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