John Gillow

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John Gillow

by Charles Turner, published by M. Walker, and published by James Daniell, after James Ramsay
mezzotint, published 24 June 1814
14 in. x 10 in. (355 mm x 254 mm) plate size; 18 1/4 in. x 14 in. (464 mm x 356 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1955
Reference Collection
NPG D8631

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  • John Gillow (1753-1828), Roman catholic priest and president of Ushaw College. Sitter in 1 portrait.

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  • James Daniell (active 1801-1814), Engraver and printseller. Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.
  • James Ramsay (1786-1854), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 35 portraits.
  • Charles Turner (1773-1857), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 633 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
  • M. Walker (active 1814). Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.

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Current affairs

Princess Caroline leaves England for a lengthy series of travels in Europe and the Middle East. Scandalous gossip promptly surrounds her relationship with her Italian valet, Count Bartholomew Bergami.
George, Prince Regent, hosts a visit of the victorious allies to England with spectacular celebrations and fireworks at Carlton House.

Art and science

John Soane completes the construction of Dulwich Picture Gallery.
First steam printing machine in the world is used to publish The Times.
New Royal Mint opens at Tower Hill with improved precision machinery.
Grand Western Canal completed from Loudwell to Tiverton.

International

Paris falls under allied attack; Napoleon sent into exile on Elba.
Force of British veterans lands at Chesapeake Bay, defeats Americans at Bladensburg and burns parts of Washington DC.
Peace treaty signed with Americans in Ghent. General Pakenham is killed leading attack on New Orleans before news of the peace reaches America.

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