5 OF 6

Sir John Hayward

5 of 6 portraits of Sir John Hayward

Sir John Hayward

by Thomas Cecill
line engraving, published 1631
5 in. x 2 7/8 in. (128 mm x 74 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D28008

Sitterback to top

Sir John Hayward (1564?-1627), Historian. Sitter in 6 portraits.

Artistback to top

Thomas Cecill (active 1628-1635), Engraver and draughtsman. Artist or producer associated with 16 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.

Portrait setback to top

Fleming Collection: Fleming's Granger (volume 2)

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Events of 1631back to top

Current affairs

Princess Mary Henrietta, the eldest daughter of Charles I and Henrietta Maria, is born at St. James's Palace. She is distinguished as a young girl for her intelligence and beauty.
Poor harvest for second year in a row causes widespread social unrest.

Art and science

Death of poet and clergyman, John Donne, prompts recognition from contemporary writers of his great skill as poet and intellectual. Most of Donne's poems are posthumously published, the first appearing in the anthology, Poems, 1633.
Earl of Bedford commissions architect, Inigo Jones, to design St Paul's Church in Covent Garden.

International

Richard Boyle, Earl of Cork, is made Lord High Treasurer in Ireland; during his tenure of office, he implements successful schemes to strengthen Protestant settlers.
In Venice, the Black Death comes to an end and a service of thanksgiving is held at St Mark's Basilica.

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