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Thomas Cartwright

(1634-1689), Bishop of Chester

Sitter in 4 portraits
Thomas Cartwright was the son of Puritan divine Thomas Cartwright, and was ordained into the Church of England in 1653. His career blossomed after he adopted a firm Royalist stance on the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660. Cartwright published a number of pro-royalist sermons and in 1672 he was appointed chaplain to the king. When James II succeeded to the throne in 1685, Cartwright continued to be a staunch royal supporter. He was appointed as Bishop of Chester the following year. In 1688 Cartwright was one of nine nonjuring bishops who refused to swear allegiance to William of Orange when he became king.

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Thomas Cartwright, after Gilbert Soest - NPG 1090

Thomas Cartwright

after Gilbert Soest
oil on canvas, based on a work of circa 1680
NPG 1090

Thomas Cartwright, after Unknown artist - NPG 1613

Thomas Cartwright

after Unknown artist
oil on canvas, based on a work of circa 1686-1689
NPG 1613

Thomas Cartwright, after Unknown artist, published by  William Richardson - NPG D30901

Thomas Cartwright

after Unknown artist, published by William Richardson
stipple engraving, published 1812
NPG D30901

Thomas Cartwright, by Sir Henry Hake, after  Isaac Beckett, after  Gilbert Soest - NPG D21670

Thomas Cartwright

by Sir Henry Hake, after Isaac Beckett, after Gilbert Soest
pencil on tracing paper, circa 1927-1951
NPG D21670

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