George Augustus Frederick Lake

1 portrait by J. Andrews

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George Augustus Frederick Lake

by Ridley & Blood, published by James Asperne, after Andrews
stipple engraving, published 1 October 1808
5 5/8 in. x 4 1/8 in. (143 mm x 104 mm) plate size; 7 in. x 4 1/2 in. (179 mm x 113 mm) paper size
Bequeathed by (Frederick) Leverton Harris, 1927
Reference Collection
NPG D15013

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  • Andrews (active circa 1808), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.
  • James Asperne (1757-1820), Bookseller and proprietor of the 'European Magazine'. Artist or producer associated with 44 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
  • Ridley & Blood (active 1808), Engravers. Artist or producer associated with 6 portraits.

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Current affairs

The 'Mary Anne Clarke affair' erupts in which Clarke, mistress of Frederick, Duke of York, was said to have used her influence with him to run a military promotions racket. Championed by radical government opponents, it ends in the Duke's resignation as Commander-in-Chief of the army.

Art and science

Sculptor John Flaxman begins Nelson memorial for St Paul's.
Richard Trevithick demonstrates model railway travelling at 12 mph.

International

After taking Portugal, Napoleon invades Spain, deposes the Spanish Bourbon monarchy and appoints his brother Joseph as the new King. The
Peninsular War then begins under Sir John Moore and Arthur Wellesley, later Duke of Wellington, aiming to protect Portugal and exploit Iberian hatred of French tyranny.

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Chris Tomlinson

31 May 2017, 17:03

George Augustus Frederick Lake was a Lieutenant Colonel and commanding officer of his Majesty's 29th Regiment of Foot. He was killed by a French sharpshooter whilst leading his regiment at the Battle of Rolica in Portugal on 17 August 1808. He was buried where he fell by his men, but a memorial was later placed in Westminster Abbey paid for by his regiment.