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Charles XIV John, King of Sweden (Jean-Baptiste Jules Bernadotte)

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Charles XIV John, King of Sweden (Jean-Baptiste Jules Bernadotte)

by Denis Dighton, published by Thomas Palser
hand-coloured etching, published 14 October 1814
13 3/8 in. x 9 3/8 in. (341 mm x 239 mm) paper size
Given by David Padbury, 2016
Reference Collection
NPG D47056

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  • Denis Dighton (1792-1827), Etcher. Artist associated with 12 portraits.
  • Thomas Palser (active 1803-1843), Publisher. Artist associated with 15 portraits.

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Current affairs

Princess Caroline leaves England for a lengthy series of travels in Europe and the Middle East. Scandalous gossip promptly surrounds her relationship with her Italian valet, Count Bartholomew Bergami.
George, Prince Regent, hosts a visit of the victorious allies to England with spectacular celebrations and fireworks at Carlton House.

Art and science

John Soane completes the construction of Dulwich Picture Gallery.
First steam printing machine in the world is used to publish The Times.
New Royal Mint opens at Tower Hill with improved precision machinery.
Grand Western Canal completed from Loudwell to Tiverton.

International

Paris falls under allied attack; Napoleon sent into exile on Elba.
Force of British veterans lands at Chesapeake Bay, defeats Americans at Bladensburg and burns parts of Washington DC.
Peace treaty signed with Americans in Ghent. General Pakenham is killed leading attack on New Orleans before news of the peace reaches America.

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