Charles Spencer, 3rd Duke of Marlborough

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Charles Spencer, 3rd Duke of Marlborough

by Richard Houston, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
mezzotint, (1758)
12 7/8 in. x 9 in. (326 mm x 228 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D3675

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Artistsback to top

  • Richard Houston (1721 or 1722-1775), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 193 portraits.
  • Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792), Painter and first President of the Royal Academy. Artist or producer associated with 1425 portraits, Sitter associated with 40 portraits.

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  • NPG D3674: Charles Spencer, 3rd Duke of Marlborough (from same plate)
  • NPG D3676: Charles Spencer, 3rd Duke of Marlborough (from same plate)
  • NPG D38243: Charles Spencer, 3rd Duke of Marlborough (from same plate)
  • NPG D38244: Charles Spencer, 3rd Duke of Marlborough (from same plate)

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Events of 1758back to top

Current affairs

Comet observed in previous centuries returns exactly at the time predicted by astronomer Edmond Halley and is subsequently known by his name.

Art and science

Liverpool-born artist George Stubbs sets up in London as a painter.
James Woodforde, an English country parson, begins a detailed diary of everyday life, which is later published as Diary of a Country Parson.

International

Seven Years' War: British General John Forbes captures the strategic French stronghold Fort Duquesne and renames it Pittsburgh after British Secretary of State, William Pitt the Elder. British troops capture Louisbourg, Nova Scotia.
Pope Clement XIII succeeds Pope Benedict XIV as the 248th pope.

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