Richard Lumley, 2nd Earl of Scarbrough
(1688?-1740), SoldierLater Stuart Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 4 portraits
Richard Lumley rose to high office in both Parliament and the military. He was made a Knight of the Garter in 1724 and a Privy Councillor in 1727, and in 1739 reached the rank of Lieutenant-General in the army. Noted for his gallantry, politeness and skill as an orator, Lumley inexplicably shot himself in 1740 while preparations were being made for his marriage.
Richard Lumley, 2nd Earl of Scarbrough
by Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
oil on canvas, 1717
NPG 3222
Richard Lumley, 2nd Earl of Scarbrough
by John Faber Jr, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1732
NPG D33109
Richard Lumley, 2nd Earl of Scarbrough
by John Faber Jr, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1732 (1717)
NPG D19555
Richard Lumley, 2nd Earl of Scarbrough
by James Caldwall, after Unknown artist
line engraving, early 19th century
NPG D27436
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