Sir Francis Burdett, 5th Bt

1 portrait by Thomas McLean

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Sir Francis Burdett, 5th Bt

by and published by Richard Dighton, reissued by Thomas McLean
etching, published January 1820
12 in. x 7 7/8 in. (305 mm x 199 mm) plate size; 14 1/8 in. x 9 3/4 in. (358 mm x 249 mm) paper size
Reference Collection
NPG D13510

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Artistsback to top

  • Richard Dighton (1795-1880), Portrait painter and caricaturist. Artist or producer associated with 313 portraits, Sitter associated with 1 portrait.
  • Thomas McLean (1788-1875), Publisher and dealer. Artist or producer associated with 1058 portraits.

Related worksback to top

  • NPG D13321: Sir Francis Burdett, 5th Bt (from same plate)
  • NPG D13628: Sir Francis Burdett, 5th Bt (source portrait)
  • NPG D32400: Sir Francis Burdett, 5th Bt (from same plate)

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Events of 1820back to top

Current affairs

George III dies at Windsor Castle on 29 January and George IV ascends to the throne.
'Trial of Queen Caroline' in the House of Lords; Parliament drops the Bill which was to legitimise a divorce between Caroline and George IV.
Cato Street Conspiracy to assassinate the cabinet discovered. Arthur Thistlewood and fellow conspirators are hanged.

Art and science

Sir Thomas Lawrence becomes President of the Royal Academy.
Astronomical Society is set up by John Herschel and Charles Babbage.
First iron steamship is launched.

International

Actor, Edmund Kean goes on a successful tour of America after making his name at the Drury Lane Theatre.
Revolutions begin in Spain, Portugal and Naples.
The famous ancient Greek statue of the Venus de Milo is rediscovered on the Island of Melos and purchased by the Louvre in Paris.

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