Sir Henry Charles Englefield, 7th Bt
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Sir Henry Charles Englefield, 7th Bt
by Charles Turner, after Thomas Phillips
mezzotint, published 1821 (1815)
Reference Collection
NPG D5640
Sitterback to top
- Sir Henry Charles Englefield, 7th Bt (1752-1822), Natural philosopher and antiquary. Sitter in 13 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Thomas Phillips (1770-1845), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 218 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
- Charles Turner (1773-1857), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 634 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D32566: Sir Henry Charles Englefield, 7th Bt (from same plate)
- NPG 4659: Sir Henry Charles Englefield, 7th Bt (after)
- NPG D32567: Sir Henry Charles Englefield, 7th Bt (from same plate)
Events of 1821back to top
Current affairs
George IV is crowned at Westminster Abbey on 19 July and Queen Caroline is turned away from the ceremony. Two weeks later she dies reawakening popular sympathy for her cause. Riots break out at her funeral as the Government attempts to reroute the procession to avoid the popular reaction of the mob.Art and science
Thomas De Quincey publishes Confessions of an English Opium Eater in the London Magazine. A creative commentary on his mental life, it gained instant notoriety.The Manchester Guardian (later The Guardian) established.
Michael Faraday builds the first electric motor.
International
Napoleon dies.Revolts in Wallachia and Moldovia against the oppressive rule of the Ottoman Turks. The rebels appeal to Tsar Alexander I for help and the Greek War of Independence begins.
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