Sir John Cope(?)
(1690-1760), Military commanderSitter in 2 portraits
Sir John Cope was an Army officer for almost forty years. He took part in the war of Spanish succession (1710-13); his distinguished service led to rapid promotion and by 1713, he was a brevet colonel. Cope was a Member of Parliament from 1722 to 1741, during which time his army career continued to prosper. He is best remembered, however, for his part in the battle of Prestonpans, when the government forces were defeated by the Jacobite Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie) in 1745. The incident inspired the Jacobite song 'Hey, Johnnie Cope! are ye waukin yet?'
by George Townshend, 4th Viscount and 1st Marquess Townshend
pen and ink, 1751-1758
NPG 4855(46)
by George Townshend, 4th Viscount and 1st Marquess Townshend
pencil, 1751-1758
NPG 4855(47)
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