Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond and Lennox
(1672-1723), Courtier; son of King Charles IILater Stuart Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 10 portraits
Charles Lennox was one of the many illegitimate children of King Charles II. He converted to Catholicism in 1685, and when Charles's brother James II, also a Catholic, was exiled in 1688, he followed. Soon however Lennox returned to England to support William III For the rest of his career he changed his allegiance and religion to suit his circumstances. His final years saw him descend into drunkenness, but his distinguished birth meant he was still buried in 1723 in Westminster Abbey.
Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond and Lennox
by Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
oil on canvas, circa 1703
On display in Room 8 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 3221
Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond and Lennox
by Isaac Beckett, after Willem Wissing
mezzotint, late 17th century
NPG D29467
Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond and Lennox
by Isaac Beckett, published by Edward Cooper, after Willem Wissing
mezzotint, late 17th century
NPG D39730
Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond and Lennox
published by Richard Tompson, after Cornelis de Bruyn
mezzotint, 1678-1679
NPG D20041
Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond and Lennox
by Bernard Lens (II), published by Edward Cooper
mezzotint, circa 1680-1725
NPG D19811
Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond and Lennox
by and published by Isaac Beckett
mezzotint, circa 1681-1688
NPG D11960
Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond and Lennox
by John Faber Jr, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1731
NPG D33093
Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond and Lennox
by John Faber Jr, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1731
NPG D4029
Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond and Lennox
by Robert Dunkarton, after Willem Wissing
mezzotint, 1810-1815
NPG D29466
Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond and Lennox
by Robert Dunkarton, after Willem Wissing
mezzotint, 1810-1815
NPG D4030
Related People
- Louisa (née Lennox), Countess of Berkeley (daughter)
- King Charles II (father)
- Louise de Kéroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth (mother)
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