Thomas Fairfax, 3rd Lord Fairfax of Cameron
1 portrait of Thomas Fairfax, 3rd Lord Fairfax of Cameron
Thomas Fairfax, 3rd Lord Fairfax of Cameron
after Robert Walker
line engraving, 1640s
7 in. x 4 5/8 in. (177 mm x 119 mm) paper size
Reference Collection
NPG D23428
Sitterback to top
- Thomas Fairfax, 3rd Lord Fairfax of Cameron (1612-1671), Parliamentary Commander-in-Chief. Sitter associated with 88 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Robert Walker (1599-1658), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 143 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D23427: Thomas Fairfax, 3rd Lord Fairfax of Cameron (from same plate)
- NPG D23429: Thomas Fairfax, 3rd Lord Fairfax of Cameron (from same plate)
Events of 1640back to top
Current affairs
Second Bishops' War. James Graham, Marquess of Montrose, leading the Scottish armies, occupies northeast of England. Defeat at the Battle of Newburn forces impoverished Charles to sign Treaty of Ripon.Long Parliament. Habeas Corpus Act is passed, abolishing the Star Chamber. Impeachment of Royalists, Earl of Strafford and Archbishop Laud.
Art and science
Author, James Howell, writes Dodona's Grove, a historical allegory of events since 1603. A renowned royalist, Howell's anti-parliamentary remarks in the book would later attract accusations from parliamentarians.The last Caroline masque before the outbreak of civil war, Salmacida Spolia by Sir William Davenant, is performed at Whitehall Palace.
International
Frederick William becomes Elector of Brandenburg and Duke of Prussia. The Elector's policy of religious tolerance benefited his state during the religious struggles dominating the Thirty Years' War.The Bay Psalm Book is published, the first book to be printed in British North America.
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