Thomas Herbert, 8th Earl of Pembroke

by John Smith, after Willem Wissing
mezzotint, 1708
13 3/4 in. x 10 in. (348 mm x 254 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D3859

Sitterback to top

Thomas Herbert, 8th Earl of Pembroke (1656-1733), Lord High Admiral. Sitter in 8 portraits.

Artistsback to top

John Smith (1652-1743), Engraver. Artist associated with 1180 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
Willem Wissing (1656-1687), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 147 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.

Related worksback to top

NPG D11664: Thomas Herbert, 8th Earl of Pembroke (from same plate)
NPG D18710: Thomas Herbert, 8th Earl of Pembroke (from same plate)
NPG D40124: Thomas Herbert, 8th Earl of Pembroke (from same plate)
NPG D40128: Thomas Herbert, 8th Earl of Pembroke (from same plate)

Placesback to top

Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (London)

Portrait setback to top

Macdonnell Collection

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Events of 1708back to top

Current affairs

James II's son, James Stuart, mounts an unsuccessful invasion of Scotland with a French fleet, endeavouring to reclaim the throne.
Robert Harley, Duke of Oxford, having intrigued against the Duke of Marlborough and Earl of Godolphin, is dismissed from Parliament by Queen Anne.
Queen's consort, Prince George of Denmark dies.

Art and science

The overall construction of St. Paul's Cathedral is completed. Sir Christopher Wren's son and the Master Mason lay the last stone on the lantern in a 'topping out' ceremony.

International

The allies' decisive victory against the French at the Battle of Oudenarde is principally due to William Cadogan, Earl of Cadogan's skilful deployment of an advance guard at opening stages of battle.
Minorca is captured from Spain by the Anglo-Dutch navy.

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