Thomas of Woodstock, Duke of Gloucester







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Thomas of Woodstock, Duke of Gloucester
by Richard Godfrey
line engraving, published 1776
7 1/8 in. x 5 3/4 in. (180 mm x 147 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D23918
Sitterback to top
- Thomas of Woodstock, Duke of Gloucester (1355-1397), Son of King Edward III. Sitter in 1 portrait.
Artistback to top
- Richard Godfrey (active 1776-1793), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 19 portraits.
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