Thomas Herbert, 8th Earl of Pembroke
Thomas Herbert, 8th Earl of Pembroke
by John Smith, after Willem Wissing
mezzotint, 1708
13 3/4 in. x 10 in. (348 mm x 253 mm) plate size; 14 1/2 in. x 10 1/2 in. (368 mm x 268 mm) paper size
Given by Sir Herbert Henry Raphael, 1st Bt, 1916
Reference Collection
NPG D18710
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 146 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D3859: Thomas Herbert, 8th Earl of Pembroke (from same plate)
- NPG D11664: 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)
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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