Francis Russell, 4th Earl of Bedford
2 of 11 portraits of Francis Russell, 4th Earl of Bedford
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Francis Russell, 4th Earl of Bedford
by George Glover, published by Peter Stent
engraving, published circa 1643-1667
3 7/8 in. x 2 7/8 in. (98 mm x 72 mm) paper size
Given by Sir Herbert Henry Raphael, 1st Bt, 1913
Reference Collection
NPG D19959
Sitterback to top
- Francis Russell, 4th Earl of Bedford (1593-1641), Politician; commissioned the building of of Covent Garden piazza and the church of St Paul's. Sitter associated with 11 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- George Glover (active 1625-1652), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 89 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
- Peter Stent (circa 1613-1665), Printseller and printer. Artist or producer associated with 71 portraits.
Events of 1643back to top
Current affairs
Signing of the Solemn League and Covenant. The treaty forms an alliance between the English Parliament and Scottish Covenanters. Sir Henry Vane emerges as the leading spokesman of the English delegation.The Westminster Assembly, comprising of clergymen and politicians, is appointed by the Long Parliament to restructure the Anglican Church.
Art and science
The authorised version of Religio Medici (A Doctor's Religion), by Norwich physician Sir Thomas Browne, is published. A type of personal memoir, the work gained Browne a European reputation.Parliament issues a licensing order stipulating that all books are examined prior to publication, inciting John Milton to write Areopagitica, 1644.
International
Aged four, Louis XIV inherits the French throne. He would become the longest reigning monarch in European history.Charles I orders James Butler, Duke of Ormonde, to arrange a ceasefire with the Catholics Confederates in Ireland, allowing Ormonde's Irish troops to fight against the Parliamentarians in England.
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