King Robert III of Scotland
2 of 2 portraits of King Robert III of Scotland







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King Robert III of Scotland
by R. Clamp, published by Isaac Herbert
line engraving, published 1795
7 7/8 in. x 5 3/8 in. (199 mm x 138 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D23891
Sitterback to top
- King Robert III of Scotland (circa 1340-1406), King of Scotland, reigned 1390-1406. Sitter in 2 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- R. Clamp (active 1789-1798), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 62 portraits.
- Isaac Herbert (active 1793-1798), Bookseller and printseller. Artist or producer associated with 26 portraits.
Events of 1795back to top
Current affairs
George, Prince of Wales is forced to marry Caroline Amelia Elizabeth of Brunswick, despite having secretly married Maria Fitzherbert in 1785.Widespread rioting prompts the introduction of the Speenhamland system of welfare supplements which are linked to the price of bread.
Treasonable Practices Act is passed against open criticism of government.
Art and science
The MP Matthew Gregory 'Monk' Lewis publishes his notorious gothic novel The Monk to success and scandal because of its immoral content.Mungo Park explores the course of the River Niger.
International
Wolfe Tone, founder of The Society of United Irishmen, departs for America after being implicated in high treason in Ireland. Exiled in Philadelphia, he soon leaves for France to ask revolutionaries for assistance.Joseph Haydn composes the English Canzonettas during his second stay in London.
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