Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex
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Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex
probably by George Glover, published by Peter Stent, after Unknown artist
line engraving, circa 1646
5 5/8 in. x 4 3/4 in. (142 mm x 121 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D21327
Sitterback to top
- Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex (1591-1646), Parliamentary general. Sitter associated with 44 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- George Glover (active 1625-1652), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 89 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
- Peter Stent (circa 1613-1665), Printseller and printer. Artist or producer associated with 71 portraits.
- Unknown artist, Artist. Artist or producer associated with 6577 portraits.
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- EEBO (Early English Books Online)
- Anon, A Perfect table of three hundred fourty and three victories obtained since the kings attempt to enter into Hull at the begining of these vvars, July 26. 1642. to Septemb. 14. 1646 by their Excellencies the Earl of Essex and Sir Thomas Fairfax, Captains Generals of the Parliaments forces., 1646
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Events of 1646back to top
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First civil war ends. Under Thomas Fairfax, Commander-in-Chief, Parliamentarians defeat Royalist armies in the last major conflicts of the war, the Battles of Torrington and Stow-on-the-Wold. The subsequent fall of Royalist Oxford forces Charles I to flee and he surrenders himself to the Scots at Newark.Art and science
Portrait painter, William Dobson, returns to London after the defeat of the king and is briefly imprisoned for debt. He dies in poverty aged thirty-five.International
Instructed by Charles I, James Butler, Marquess of Ormonde resumes negotiations with the Irish Confederates attempting to raise troops for the royalist cause. The resulting First Ormonde Peace, though publicly proclaimed, is eventually rejected by the Confederates on account of papal ambassador, Archbishop Rinuccini's considerable influence.Comments back to top
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