Unknown man, formerly known as Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk







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Unknown man, formerly known as Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk
by Charles Turner, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, published 1810
6 1/4 in. x 4 1/4 in. (160 mm x 108 mm) plate size; 12 5/8 in. x 9 7/8 in. (322 mm x 250 mm) paper size
Given by Henry Witte Martin, 1861
Reference Collection
NPG D3729
Sitterback to top
- Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk (1536-1572), Potential suitor to Mary, Queen of Scots. Sitter associated with 17 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Charles Turner (1773-1857), Engraver. Artist associated with 620 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
- Unknown artist, Artist. Artist associated with 6556 portraits.
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Serious 'Burdett and Liberty' riots break out in London in support of radical MP Sir Francis Burdett who had been arrested for denouncing the House of Common's decision to bar journalists from some debates.Princess Amelia dies triggering renewed bout of illness in her father, George III.
Art and science
Sir Walter Scott publishes his chivalrous, medieval ballad, The Lady of the Lake, set on Loch Katrine in Perthshire.Kennett and Avon Trunk Canal is completed.
First Savings Bank is set up by financier Henry Duncan.
International
Madame De Stael writes De l'Allemagne which portrays Germany as a model of Romantic nationalism for emerging revolutionary nations. It was banned by Napoleon but published in London to great acclaim.Lisbon besieged. Wellington takes shelter behind the fortified lines of the Torres Vedras and the French army are forced to retreat.
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