William Paget, 1st Baron Paget
(1505-1563), Secretary of State and Lord Privy SealSitter in 4 portraits
Ambassador, Privy Councillor and Secretary of State of Henry VIII; comptroller of Edward's household, and a supporter of the Duke of Somerset. Fell from favour under Northumberland, and accused of plotting against his life. Joined Lady Jane Grey's Council, but transferred his allegiance to Mary. He relinquished public office under Elizabeth I.
William Paget, 1st Baron Paget
by Unknown Flemish artist
oil on panel, 1549
NPG 961
William Paget, 1st Baron Paget
by Samuel William Reynolds, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, early 19th century
NPG D39497
William Paget, 1st Baron Paget
by William Holl Sr, published by Lackington, Allen & Co, and published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme & Brown, after Robert William Satchwell, after Unknown artist
stipple engraving, circa 1815-1820
NPG D39495
William Paget, 1st Baron Paget
by William Holl Sr, published by Lackington, Allen & Co, and published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme & Brown, after Robert William Satchwell, after Unknown artist
stipple engraving, circa 1815-1820
NPG D39496
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