Sir Henry Terne

1 portrait by John Overton

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Sir Henry Terne

by William Faithorne, published by John Overton, after William Sheppard
line engraving, circa 1666-1679
14 1/4 in. x 10 5/8 in. (361 mm x 270 mm) plate size; 14 3/8 in. x 10 3/4 in. (365 mm x 273 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D22956

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  • William Faithorne (circa 1620-1691), Engraver and draughtsman. Artist or producer associated with 720 portraits, Sitter associated with 4 portraits.
  • John Overton (1639 or 1640-1713), Map and print publisher. Artist or producer associated with 8 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
  • William Sheppard (active 1641-1660), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 14 portraits.

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  • NPG D22955: James Scott, Duke of Monmouth and Buccleuch (from same plate)

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Current affairs

The Great Fire of London starts in a baker's shop in Pudding Lane, destroying two-thirds of the city. Charles II and James, Duke of York personally direct and manually assist with the fire-fighting effort. Thousands are left homeless, though few people die.

Art and science

Mathematical scientist, Isaac Newton, formulates a series of groundbreaking theories concerning light, colour, calculus, and, after supposedly watching an apple fall from a tree, the universal law of gravitation.
Nicholas Lanier, Master of the King's Music dies and Frenchman Louis Grabu is appointed the post.

International

The Four Days' Battle. Dutch navy led by Admiral Michiel de Ruyter attacks the English fleet under George Monck, Duke of Albemarle, now Joint- Commander-in-Chief with Prince Rupert. Outcome of the battle is indecisive, though England loses twice as many men and ships, severely damaging the fleet.

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