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Mary Tudor; Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk

3 of 5 portraits of Mary Tudor

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Mary Tudor; Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk

by George Vertue, after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1748
13 7/8 in. x 17 1/8 in. (352 mm x 435 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D40895

Sittersback to top

  • Mary Tudor (1496-1533), Daughter of Henry VII, sister of Henry VIII, consort of Louis XII, 3rd wife of Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk. Sitter in 5 portraits.
  • Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk (circa 1484-1545), Soldier and Lord Steward. Sitter in 9 portraits.

Artistsback to top

  • Unknown artist, Artist. Artist associated with 6553 portraits.
  • George Vertue (1683-1756), Engraver and antiquary. Artist associated with 864 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.

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Events of 1748back to top

Current affairs

In his role as magistrate, Henry Fielding organises the forerunner of the Bow Street Runners, effectively London's first police force.
Fire in the City of London causes over a million pounds worth of damage.

Art and science

Tobias Smollett publishes The Adventures of Roderick Random.
Samuel Richardson publishes Clarissa; the longest novel in the English language.
Philosopher David Hume publishes An Enquiry concerning Human Understanding.
Physician John Fothergill's pamphlet Account of the Sore Throat attended with Ulcers contains the first description of diphtheria.



International

Ancient Roman city of Pompeii is rediscovered near Naples, further fuelling a resurgence of interest in the antique among British collectors such as the diplomat Sir William Hamilton.
Treaty of Aix-La-Chapelle ends the War of the Austrian Succession.
French writer Montesquieu anonymously publishes his influential treatise on political theory L'Esprit des Lois (The Spirit of the Laws).

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