Thomas King
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Thomas King
published by Joseph Read, after Alexander Pope
stipple, published 6th January 1799
Primary Collection
NPG L269.B6.22
On display in Room 11 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
Sitterback to top
- Thomas King (1730-1805), Actor and theatre manager. Sitter in 11 portraits, Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.
Artistsback to top
- Alexander Pope (1763-1835), Actor. Artist or producer associated with 11 portraits.
- Joseph Read (active 1786-1799), Print publisher. Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.
Events of 1799back to top
Current affairs
The Prince of Wales is reconciled with his secret wife Maria Fitzherbert.Corresponding Societies Act is passed prohibiting certain named political groups including the radical London Corresponding Society and the United Irishmen.
Art and science
The Swiss artist Henry Fuseli, resident in England since 1778, is appointed Professor of Painting at the Royal Academy.The conservative educator Hannah More publishes her Strictures on Female Education which criticised demands for women's rights while proposing an active role for them within religious and moral movements.
International
Successful defence of Acre in the Levant is led by William Sidney Smith.British expedition to Holland, led by General Ralph Abercromby, ends in evacuation after allies defeated at Battle of Bergen-op-Zoom.
Fall of the ruling Directory in France. Napoleon seizes power.
The Rosetta Stone is discovered in Egypt.
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