Spencer Compton, Earl of Wilmington
(1673-1743), Prime Minister; Speaker of the House of CommonsLater Stuart Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 6 portraits
Politician; Speaker of the House of Commons, 1715-27, and an ineffective Prime Minister, 1742-43; the favourite of George II.
Spencer Compton, Earl of Wilmington
by Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
oil on canvas, circa 1710
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Spencer Compton, Earl of Wilmington
by and published by Peter Pelham, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, circa 1722-1727
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Spencer Compton, Earl of Wilmington
by Peter Pelham, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, circa 1722-1727
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Spencer Compton, Earl of Wilmington
by John Faber Jr, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1734 (circa 1708-1710)
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Spencer Compton, Earl of Wilmington
by John Faber Jr, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1734 (circa 1708-1710)
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Spencer Compton, Earl of Wilmington
attributed to Thomas Athow, after Unknown artist, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
watercolour, early 19th century
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