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Sir Charles Hanbury Williams

(1708-1759), Satirical writer and diplomat

Early Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry

Sitter in 6 portraits
The son of John Hanbury, a Welsh ironmaster, assumed the name of Williams on succeeding to the estate of his godfather Charles Williams, in 1720. He entered Parliament as an MP in 1735 where he became a member of Robert Walpole's circle. Williams remained faithful to Walpole, his friend Henry Fox, and the Whigs throughout his career. Although he spoke little in parliament, he advanced his party's cause as a writer of satire. He became a prolific satiric poet, often attacking members of the Whig opposition. In 1739 Williams supported the establishment of the Foundling Hospital and served as one of its founding governors. He served as British ambassador in Dresden and Berlin.

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Sir Charles Hanbury Williams, by William Nelson Gardiner, published by  E. & S. Harding, after  Silvester (Sylvester) Harding - NPG D14772

Sir Charles Hanbury Williams

by William Nelson Gardiner, published by E. & S. Harding, after Silvester (Sylvester) Harding
stipple engraving, published 1 December 1794
NPG D14772

Sir Charles Hanbury Williams, by Richard Rhodes, after  Anton Raphael Mengs - NPG D8593

Sir Charles Hanbury Williams

by Richard Rhodes, after Anton Raphael Mengs
line and stipple engraving, circa 1820
NPG D8593

Sir Charles Hanbury Williams, by Richard Rhodes, published by  W. Walker, after  Anton Raphael Mengs - NPG D8595

Sir Charles Hanbury Williams

by Richard Rhodes, published by W. Walker, after Anton Raphael Mengs
line and stipple engraving, published 1 March 1820
NPG D8595

Sir Charles Hanbury Williams, by Richard Rhodes, published by  W. Walker, after  Anton Raphael Mengs - NPG D8596

Sir Charles Hanbury Williams

by Richard Rhodes, published by W. Walker, after Anton Raphael Mengs
line and stipple engraving, published 1 March 1820
NPG D8596

Sir Charles Hanbury Williams, by Richard Rhodes, published by  W. Walker, after  Anton Raphael Mengs - NPG D8594

Sir Charles Hanbury Williams

by Richard Rhodes, published by W. Walker, after Anton Raphael Mengs
line and stipple engraving, published 1 March 1820
NPG D8594

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