William Bagwell

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William Bagwell

by William Faithorne
line engraving, published 1664
5 3/8 in. x 3 1/2 in. (135 mm x 88 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D22631

Sitterback to top

  • William Bagwell (circa 1593-circa 1664), Merchant and writer on astronomy. Sitter in 3 portraits.

Artistback to top

  • William Faithorne (circa 1620-1691), Engraver and draughtsman. Artist or producer associated with 720 portraits, Sitter associated with 4 portraits.

Related worksback to top

  • NPG D22632: William Bagwell with his family (reverse)

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Events of 1664back to top

Current affairs

The Coventicle Act, a component of the Clarendon Code, is enacted by Parliament forbidding non-conformist conventicles.
The Admiral's Regiment, precursor to the Royal Marines, meets for the first time as part of the mobilisation for war with the Dutch.

Art and science

Playwright, Thomas Killigrew, stages his best-known play, The Parson's Wedding with an all-female cast. After the Restoration, women were permitted to take to the stage as actors.
Construction of the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford begins. Designed by architect, Christopher Wren, the building is funded Archbishop Sheldon.

International

Mounting pressure for war with England's trading rival, Holland, increases as the two countries clash over trading interests around the world. Thomas Clifford, Baron Clifford, passionately champions the cause for war, becoming a leading voice in a bellicose parliament which promises an unprecedented grant towards the conflict.

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