Search the Collection

Sir Dudley North

(1641-1691), Financier and economist; son of 4th Baron North

Sitter 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.

1 Like voting
is closed

Thanks for Liking

Please Like other favourites!
If they inspire you please support our work.

Make a donation Close

List Thumbnail

Sir Dudley North, by George Vertue, after  Unknown artist - NPG D5367

Sir Dudley North

by George Vertue, after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1743
NPG D5367

Sir Dudley North, by George Vertue, after  Unknown artist - NPG D5368

Sir Dudley North

by George Vertue, after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1743
NPG D5368

Sir Dudley North, by R. Cooper - NPG D29826

Sir Dudley North

by R. Cooper
line engraving, early 19th century
NPG D29826

Place

Comments back to top

We are currently unable to accept new comments, but any past comments are available to read below.

If you need information from us, please use our Archive enquiry service . Please note that we cannot provide valuations. You can buy a print or greeting card of most illustrated portraits. Select the portrait of interest to you, then look out for a Buy a Print button. Prices start at around £6 for unframed prints, £16 for framed prints. If you wish to license an image, select the portrait of interest to you, then look out for a Use this image button, or contact our Rights and Images service. We digitise over 8,000 portraits a year and we cannot guarantee being able to digitise images that are not already scheduled.